Scurvy is the result of deficiency of____________?

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1. Who is known for his work on scurvy ?

   A. Fracastorius
   B. James lind
   C. John snow
   D. Edward Jenner

2. The 3 – D’s dermatitis, diarrhoea and dementia are seen in deficiency of____________?

   A. Thiamin
   B. Riboflavin
   C. Niacin
   D. Pyridoxine

3. Alkaptonuria an inherited metabolic disorder is due to the deficiency of____________?

   A. Homogentisate oxidase
   B. Cystathionase
   C. Pheylalanine hydroxylase
   D. Tyrosine transaminase

4. Consumption of raw egg white in the diet may result in the deficiency of______________?

   A. Riboflavin
   B. Biotin
   C. Thiamine
   D. Pyridoxine

5. Deficiency of all the three components of coagulation factor VIII result in_______________?

   A. Von willebrand’s disease
   B. Haemophilia- A
   C. Parahemophilia
   D. Haemophilia – B

6. Beri-beri is caused due to the deficiency of______________?

   A. Thiamine
   B. Pyridoxine
   C. Ascorbic acid
   D. Riboflavin

7. Vit-K deficiency is indicated by___________?

   A. Low platelet count
   B. Increased prothrombin time
   C. Decreased prothrombin time
   D. None of the above

8. 1st clinical sign of vitamin A deficiency is_____________?

   A. night blindness
   B. bitot’s spots
   C. xerostomia
   D. conjunctival xeroses

9. Deficiency of vitamin C causes the following except_______________?

   A. Defective collagen synthesis
   B. Soft swollen gums
   C. Pigeon chest
   D. Subcutaneous & other hemorrhage

10. Thiamine deficiency can be diagnosed by measuring________________?

    A. Thiamine levels in blood
    B. Alkaline phosphatase levels in blood
    C. Transketolase activity in RBC
    D. Plasma pyruvate and lactic acid levels