Consider the following statements about the balance of Vitamins in the human body 1 Lack of Vitamin ...........

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Consider the following statements about the balance of Vitamins in the human body.

1.Lack of Vitamin A leads to the disease Beriberi.

2.Excess of Vitamin D leads to Scurvy.

3.Deficiency of Iodine in the body leads to weakness followed by Anaemia.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

None of the above

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Explanation:

The table from NCERT gives a summary:

S1: There are two types of the disease Beriberi: wet beriberi and dry beriberi. Wet beriberi affects the heart and circulatory system. In extreme cases, wet beriberi can cause heart failure.
S2: The deficiency of Vitamin C leads to Scurvy i.e. symptoms of weakness, anaemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is needed for making collagen, an important component in connective tissues.