Question

The deficiency of mineral 'X', in the diet of a person, causes a disease Z. Identify X,Y and Z. Also mention the symptoms of disease Z.​

Answer 1

Answer:

x is iron & y is hemoglobin and 2 is anemia it is symptoms are weakness and whiteness of the body.

Explanation:

Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body's organs.if you have hemoglobin level will be too low, your tissues or organs may not get enough oxygen symptoms of anemia like a fatigue or pain happen because your organs aren't getting what they need to work the way they should.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Mineral Deficiencies

Let us now learn about the deficiency diseases caused by the lack of some of

the minerals.

(a) Calcium Deficiency: The requirement of calcium is much more in growing

children and in pregnant, and lactating, mothers. It is important for bone and

teeth formation. Due to its deficiency, bones become weak and fragile. A large

amount, about 94 per cent, of calcium is used for the development of bones and

teeth in our body. Blood, muscles and nerves also use it in small quantities. Due

to its deficiency in the diet, contraction of heart becomes faulty and crampy pain

may be felt in various parts of the body, particularly, in the large muscles of the

legs. Tooth decay, and general irritability, are other symptoms of its deficiency.

(b) Phosphorus Deficiency: Phosphorus, along with calcium, is needed for proper

development of nerve cells, bones and teeth. It is also essential for the digestion

of carbohydrates and fats. Loss of weight, retarded growth and general weakness

occur due to iron and phosphorus deficiency.

(c) Iron Deficiency: Iron is an essential element for the formation of haemoglobin

of red blood cells, which plays an important role in the transport of oxygen. An

inadequate intake of iron leads to a condition known as Anaemia.

An anaemic person appears pale and weak. The body shows fatigue, loss of

appetite, whitening of nails and swelling of hands and feet.

(d) Iodine Deficiency: Goitre is an iodine deficiency disease which is widespread

in many parts of our country. Iodine is needed for the synthesis of a hormone,

called thyroxin, which is produced by the

thyroid glands. A person, with goitre, shows

swelling in the neck region. Iodine deficiency,

during foetal stage, may lead to mental

retardation and retardation of growth in later

life. It is not prevalent among the people of

coastal areas, as they get iodine from the sea

food they eat. Deficiency of iodine is common

in mountainous regions where the soil and

water are poor in iodine. One of the welltested approach, to control iodine deficiency

diseases, is the use of iodised salt by the

affected population. Iodine deficiency causes goitre