Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology Vitamin B1 Beriberi Scurvy Perinicious Anemia Bleeding of gums Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency causes Beriberi, a disease characterized by nerve and muscle damage, cardiovascular problems, and edema. Beriberi was common in populations whose diet consisted mainly of polished rice.