GK
BIOLOGY
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Question
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With which deficiency Xerophthalmia is caused?
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin K
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Xerophthalmia refers to the spectrum of ocular disease caused by severe Vitamin A deficiency (VAD). Vitamin A serves several essential functions in the eye, and deficiency can lead to a constellation of ocular signs and symptoms that affect the conjunctiva, cornea, and retina.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spectrum of ocular disease arising from vitamin A deficiency is known as xerophthalmia. Ocular changes include conjunctival and corneal drying (xerosis), corneal ulceration and melting (kerotomalacia), night blindness (nyctalopia) and retinopathy.
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