The physician who discovered that scurvy can be cured by ingestion of citrus fruits is _______________
a) James Lind
b) Louis Pasteur
c) Charles Darwin
d) Isaac Newton
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Scurvy is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C.
It’s symptoms include weakness, feeling tired, and sore arms and legs.
If not treated it results into, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin.
The correct answer for the question is option a) James Lind.
The physician who discovered that scurvy can be cured by ingestion of citrus fruits is James Lind.
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The physician who discovered that scurvy can be cured by ingestion of citrus fruits is James Lind.
Option: (a)
Explanation:
- James Lind is a European scientist and a physician. He discovered the cause symptoms and treatment of scurvy.
- Scurvy is a disease which is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C. Hence on proper intake of Vitamin C, the disease can be cured.
- The scientist James Lind conduct an experiment in which he gave a collection of citrus fruits to many office patients and he found effective results on patients of scurvy answer.
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