GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Beri-Beri is caused by the lack of vitamin
A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin B1
D
Vitamin K
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beriberi is a disease in which the body does not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1).

Detailed explanation-2: -They include fatigue, irritability, poor memory, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, abdominal discomfort, and weight loss. Eventually, a severe thiamin deficiency (beriberi) may develop, characterized by nerve, heart, and brain abnormalities. Different forms of beriberi cause different symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -A deficiency of vitamin B1 commonly leads to beriberi, a condition that features problems with the peripheral nerves and wasting. Weight loss and anorexia can develop. There may be mental problems, including confusion and short-term memory loss.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beriberi is a condition that occurs in people who are deficient in thiamine (vitamin B1). There are two major types of Beriberi: wet Beriberi which affects the cardiovascular system and dry Beriberi which affects the nervous system.

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