Health Disorders | MCQs

Explanation

A deficiency of Vitamin D results in Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

A deficiency of Vitamin D also causes:

• Bone Pain
• Weak Bones
•  Skeletal Deformities.

Sunlight is a good source of Vitamin D.

 Additional Information:

Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness

Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy 

Vitamin B (B7) deficiency causes hair fall

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Explanation

Iron deficiency can lead to Anaemia, a condition characterized by:

• Low red blood cell count
• Pale skin
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness

Explanation

Goiter is caused by iodine deficiency.

It results in an enlarged thyroid gland.

Iodine deficiency can cause mental retardation in children.

Particularly if the deficiency occurs during fetal development or early childhood.

This is because iodine is essential for brain development and thyroid function.

The effects of the thyroid come from two iodine-containing hormones.

Explanation

Vitamin A deficiency can cause Night Blindness.

As well as other health problems such as:

• Dry skin and eyes
• Impaired immune function
• Poor wound healing
• Increased risk of respiratory and urinary tract infections

Explanation

• Rickets is a disease caused by a deficiency of Calcium and Vitamin D.
• It leading to softening of the bones in children.
• It can cause bowed legs, stunted growth, and skeletal deformities.

Explanation

Vitamin B Complex deficiency, specifically Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency, can cause:

Beriberi, a disease characterized by:

• Fatigue and weakness
• Nerve damage and pain
• Heart problems
• Swelling of legs and feet