{"id":457,"date":"2024-03-05T14:59:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=457"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:59:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:59:18","slug":"deficiency-of-vitamin-c-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/deficiency-of-vitamin-c-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Deficiency of Vitamin-C causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Scurvy&#8221; option2=&#8221;Beri-beri&#8221; option3=&#8221;Goitre&#8221; option4=&#8221;Night-blindness &#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is (a) Scurvy.<\/p>\n<p>Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. It is characterized by weakness, fatigue, bleeding gums, and skin lesions. In severe cases, it can lead to death.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the growth and repair of tissues. It is also involved in the production of collagen, a protein that is found in skin, bones, and connective tissue.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, and other fruits and vegetables. It can also be obtained from supplements.<\/p>\n<p>Beri-beri is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1. It is characterized by weakness, fatigue, and nerve damage. In severe cases, it can lead to heart failure and death.<\/p>\n<p>Goitre is a condition caused by an enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.<\/p>\n<p>Night-blindness is a condition that makes it difficult to see in dim light. 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