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Option 4 : Scurvy
Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C.
- Vitamin C
- It is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in repairing, production, regeneration, and maintenance of tissues, bones, blood vessels, and skin.
- It is a powerful antioxidant, which helps in protecting against heart-related disorders, a variety of cancers and neutralizes the effects of nitrites.
- It also absorbs iron and prevents scurvy, and decreases LDL or bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver, caused by a viral infection.
- Caused by the rabies virus, rabies is spread through the saliva of infected animals.
- Rickets is a bone disorder which is caused by deficiency of Vitamin D.
- Vitamins
- They are organic compounds that help in performing the biological functions of a living organism.
- It is a vital nutrient that should be included in our daily diet in the required quantity.
- They are referred to as organic compounds, are required in very small amounts, hence, they are mentioned as micronutrients.
- They perform vital functions and an essential role in our body functions such as metabolism, immunity and digestion.
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