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VITAMINS AND THEIR DEFICIENCY DISEASES (Part-I)

📆 November 6, 2024

Total Questions: 32

1. Which vitamin provides immunity? [C.P.O. S.I. 11.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) A
Solution:Vitamin A (Vit A) is a micronutrient crucial for maintaining vision, promoting growth and development, and protecting epithelium and mucus integrity in the body. Vit A is known as an anti-inflammation vitamin because of its critical role in enhancing immune function.

2. Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin ______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) A
Solution:Xerophthalmia is a disease that causes dry eyes due to vitamin A deficiency. If it goes untreated, it can progress into night blindness or spots on your eyes. It can even damage the cornea of your eye and cause blindness.

3. Many eye-related diseases are caused mainly due to the deficiency of : [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.01.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Vitamin A
Solution:Many eye-related diseases are caused mainly due to the deficiency of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is also known as retinol. It is important for many bodily functions, including proper vision, a strong immune system, reproduction, and good skin health. Severe vitamin A deficiency can lead to night blindness and poor vision.

4. Which of the following vitamins is also known as Retinol? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.01.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Vitamin A
Solution:

Vitamin A is also called retinol. It is a fat-soluble vitamin. Due to its deficiency, diseases called night blindness and Xerophthalmia occur in our body. Milk, carrots, eggs, green vegetables etc. are all sources of vitamin A.

5. Vitamin A deficiency results in ______. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Xerophthalmia
Solution:

Vitamin A is also called retinol. It is a fat-soluble vitamin. Due to its deficiency, diseases called night blindness and Xerophthalmia occur in our body. Milk, carrots, eggs, green vegetables etc. are all sources of vitamin A.

6. Which of the following diseases marked by dementia, diarrhoea, and dermatitis, is also known as ‘the three Ds’? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Pellagra
Solution:

Pellagra is a disease caused by low levels of niacin, also known as vitamin B-3. It’s marked by dementia, diarrhea, and dermatitis, also known as “the three Ds.” If left untreated, pellagra can be fatal.

7. Deficiency of which of the following causes pellagra disease? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Niacin
Solution:

Pellagra is a disease caused by low levels of niacin, also known as vitamin B-3. It’s marked by dementia, diarrhea, and dermatitis, also known as “the three Ds.” If left untreated, pellagra can be fatal.

8. Cobalamin is the scientific name of Vitamin ______. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) B₁₂
Solution:Vitamin B₁₂, also called cobalamin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B complex vitamins, also help the body use fats and protein. B complex vitamins are needed for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. They also help the nervous system function properly.

9. Vitamin B₁₂ is generally NOT present in: [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 4.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Plant foods
Solution:

Vitamin B₁₂ is not usually found in plant-based foods, rather it is found in animal-derived foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and dairy products. Vitamin B₁₂ contains an element called cobalt (Co). This vitamin is also known as cyanocobalamin. It is a water soluble vitamin and is beneficial for the health of the nervous system of the body. Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency leads to pernicious anemia.

10. Which of the following vitamins is also called “cyanocobalamin”? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Vitamin B₁₂
Solution:

Vitamin B₁₂ is not usually found in plant-based foods, rather it is found in animal-derived foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and dairy products. Vitamin B₁₂ contains an element called cobalt (Co). This vitamin is also known as cyanocobalamin. It is a water soluble vitamin and is beneficial for the health of the nervous system of the body. Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency leads to pernicious anemia.

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