Deficiency of thiamine is characterized by
a. muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and tachycardia.
b. dermatitis, altered nerve function, and convulsions.
c. skin rash, hair loss, loss of appetite, and depression.
d. gingivitis, poor wound healing, and in-creased risk of infection.
A
Symptoms of deficiency of thiamine include muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and tachy-cardia. Dermatitis, altered nerve function, and convulsions are symptoms of vitamin B6 defi-ciency. Skin rash, hair loss, loss of appetite, and depression are symptoms of biotin deficiency. Gingivitis, poor wound healing, and increased risk of infection are symptoms of vitamin C defi-ciency
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