Question

Severe cases of scurve can cause​

Answer 1

Answer:

Scurvy, once rare, flourished with the advent of long sea voyages of trade, discovery & conquest. Scurvy takes approximately six weeks to set it, and on month long voyages, it struck down entire crews. There are stories of Spanish galleons found floating, staffed only by the dead

Explanation:

Scurvy happens when there is a lack of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is needed for making collagen, an important component in connective tissues.