Multiple choice

Which pair is not correctly matched?

  1. Vitamin K - Beriberi

  2. Vitamin C - Scurvy

  3. Iodine - Goitre

  4. Iron - Anaemia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. There are two types of the disease: wet beriberi and dry beriberi. Wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause heart failure. Dry beriberi damages the nerves and can lead to a loss of muscle strength and eventually, muscle paralysis. Beriberi can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated. Thus, (1) is incorrect.

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