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Scurvy is caused by Vitamin C deficiency (which is why so many sailors used to get it: there was no fresh fruit on a long voyage).
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What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?
'Scurvy' is a disease caused by the lack of vitamin C ,
What is hypohidrosis?
Hypohidrosis is a condition of inadequate sweat production.
What is the hormone whose production in inadequate amounts results in miscarriage?
Progesterone
Whose production in inadequate amounts results in diabetes mellitus?
insulin
Chronic disorder caused by inadequate production or use of insulin is a?
diabetes melitus
What results from inadequate production of surfactant and the resultant collapse of alveoli?
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
What hormone whose production in inadequate amounts of myxedema?
The hormone whose production is inadequate in myxedema is thyroid hormone, specifically thyroxine (T4). Myxedema is a severe form of hypothyroidism, which occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. This leads to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and dry skin.
Which disease did sailors get if they didn't have enough fresh fruit and vegetables?
scurvy
What disease is associated with vitamin c deficiency?
scurvy
What happens if you do not take vitamin c in amount which are body requires?
If your body has an inadequate amount of vitamin C you can develop scurvy. The best way to prevent this is to simply have an orange or other fruit with a high vitamin C content.
Does vitamin c cause scurvy?
Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
