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Match these vitamins with what disease they cause when deficient.
Match these vitamins with what disease they cause when deficient.
Vitamin A = Night Blindness Vitamin K,D = Bone Fractures Vitamin C = Scurvy Vitamin D = Rickets
Study Notes
Vitamin Deficiencies and Associated Diseases
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Vitamin B12: Deficiency leads to Pernicious Anemia, a blood disorder characterized by the inability of the body to absorb enough vitamin B12, causing symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin.
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Vitamin D: Deficiency causes Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults, leading to softening of bones and weakened muscles.
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Thiamine (Vitamin B1): Deficiency leads to Beriberi, a disease causing symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, and nerve damage.
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): Deficiency causes Ariboflavinosis, characterized by symptoms such as cracks in the mouth, inflammation of the tongue, and swelling of the throat.
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Niacin (Vitamin B3): Deficiency leads to Pellagra, a disease causing symptoms such as diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
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Vitamin C: Deficiency causes Scurvy, a disease characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, and bleeding gums.
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Vitamin K: Deficiency leads to impaired blood clotting and easy bruising.
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Test your knowledge on which deficiency diseases are caused by the lack of specific vitamins in this matching quiz. Match the vitamins with the diseases they cause to assess your understanding of nutrition and health.
