Deficiency of iron causes
[amp_mcq option1=”Anaemia” option2=”Scurvy” option3=”Rickets” option4=”Cholera” correct=”option1″]
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Iron is an essential mineral required for many bodily functions, most notably the synthesis of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
– Deficiency of iron leads to decreased production of hemoglobin. This results in a condition called iron-deficiency anaemia, characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells or a reduced amount of hemoglobin in the blood, impairing oxygen transport. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, and paleness.
– Scurvy is caused by Vitamin C deficiency.
– Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency (leading to impaired calcium and phosphorus absorption).
– Cholera is an infectious disease caused by bacteria, not a nutrient deficiency.