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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In the 1800s, what word did the British use to describe the type of massage they saw in India, China, and the Middle East?

A) Rubbing B) Ayurveda C) Rubdown D) Shampooing

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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).

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________ is a protein that works to strengthen and firm the skin.

A. Melanin B. Keratin C. Corneum D. Stratum

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The sedative-hypnotic drugs are used primarily to treat anxiety and __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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