Which of the following vitamin deficiencies causes rickets?
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Folic acid
Vitamin D
Rationale: Deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets in children. It also may cause osteomalacia in adults, as well as skeletal diseases, metabolic disorders, cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, infections, cognitive disorders, and even death.
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A) Rubbing B) Ayurveda C) Rubdown D) Shampooing
A(n) ____________________ is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that may be caused by inflammation, cancer, or overproduction of hormone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
________ is a protein that works to strengthen and firm the skin.
A. Melanin B. Keratin C. Corneum D. Stratum
The sedative-hypnotic drugs are used primarily to treat anxiety and __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word