Question

The Deficiency of Vitamin-D causes
1. Anaemia
2. Rickets and Osteomalacia
3. Scurvy
4. Night blindness

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rickets and Osteomalacia

The correct answer is Rickets and Osteomalacia.

• Rickets and Osteomalacia is a disease caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin D.
• Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods like fatty fish, and fish liver oils, beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks.
• Vitamin D keeps adequate calcium and phosphate concentrations in blood. It prevents the weakening of bones.
• Vitamin D has other functions in the body, including cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation.
• Scientific Name: Calciferol.
• Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.