CGPSC Prelims Exam 2023

  • Scurvy: It is a disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C. The chemical name of Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. This vitamin is necessary for the formation of collagen in humans.
    • In this, rashes appear on the body especially in thighs and legs. As the disease progresses, the gums swell causing teeth to become loose.
  • Vitamin A: It is also called retinol which is needed for the proper functioning of light-sensitive nerve cells (photoreceptors) in the retina of the eye.
    • Its deficiency can cause night blindness and inability to see properly at night. Its excessive deficiency for a long time can eventually lead ....
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