BVP Medical BVP Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Which of the following pair is characterized by swollen lip, thick pigmented skin of hands and legs and irritability?

    A) Thiamine  - Beri beri

    B) Protein - Kwashiorkor

    C) Nicotinamide - Pellagra

    D) Iodine - Goitre

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The pellagra is caused by the deficiency of vitamin-B3 (niacin, nicotinamide). This vitamin is   necessary   for   the   metabolism   of carbohydrates.


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