Question

Scurvy is primarily caused by the prolonged deficiency of Vitamin ______.
1. B1
2. C
3. A
4. D

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : C

The correct answer is C.

• Scurvy
  • A condition caused by a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet.
  • Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and vegetables. Scurvy results from a deficiency of vitamin C in the diet.
  • Symptoms may not occur for a few months after a person's dietary intake of vitamin C drops too low. Bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue and rash are among scurvy symptoms.
  • Treatment involves taking vitamin C supplements and eating citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli, and strawberries.
  • Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in restoring, producing, regenerating, and maintenance of tissues, bones, blood vessels, and skin.
• Symptoms
  • Anemia
  • Headache
  • Bleeding gums
  • Tooth decay or loss of tooth
  • Small red spots on the skin
• Foods that contain vitamin C
  • All citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, e.g. Indian gooseberry, oranges, grapes, lemons, etc.
  • Vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, green peas, tomatoes, and fruits including strawberries, blackberries, guava, kiwi fruit, papaya, pineapples, and mangoes.