Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which is characterized by
a. weakening of connective tissues.
b. diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
c. degeneration of nerves and muscles.
d. iron deficiency anemia and weight loss.
A
Vitamin C deficiency causes breakdown of connective tissues. Diarrhea, dermatitis, and demen-tia are characteristic of niacin deficiency. Degeneration of nerves and muscles are not associated with deficiency of a specific vitamin. Vitamin C deficiency may be associated with iron defi-ciency anemia because vitamin C enhances absorption of nonheme iron. Vitamin C deficiency is not generally associated with weight loss.
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