USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

ELECTION OF 1848 AND THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This condition was caused by the lack of vitamin C and fresh fruits and vegetables.
A
Scurvy
B
Famine
C
Malnutrition
D
Cholera
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scurvy is caused by not having enough vitamin C in your diet for at least 3 months. Vitamin C is mainly found in fruit and vegetables. Even people who do not eat very healthily all the time are not usually considered at risk of scurvy.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a clinical manifestation of severe vitamin C deficiency, scurvy is caused by ascorbic acid’s role in collagen synthesis. Collagen type IV is the main constituent of blood vessel walls, skin, and specifically, the basement membrane zone separating the epidermis from the dermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency. Not eating enough fruits and vegetables is the main cause of the disease. Left untreated, scurvy can lead to bleeding gums, loosened teeth and bleeding under your skin. Treatment for the condition includes getting plenty of vitamin C in your diet.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main cause of Scurvy is an insufficient intake of vitamin C or ascorbic acid in our diet. Vitamin C is required for the production of collagen which is an important component in the connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-5: -Scurvy is a disease that is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is more likely to occur in individuals who have inadequate consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet.

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