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The hypothesis for the strange case of beriberi was that it was caused by a nutritional deficiency, specifically a lack of a certain substance present in the outer layers of rice grains. This hypothesis was later confirmed by the experiments conducted by Dr. Eijkman and Dr. Grijns in the Dutch East Indies.
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What the state problem of the strange case of beriberi?
the problem was that a disease of beriberi attacked people
What is the hypothesis of the strange case of beriberi?
Scientist thought it might be cause by bacteria.
How would you go about testing the hypothesis that beriberi is caused by a deficiency of thiamine?
Dr. Eijkman noticed that chickens had eaten wholegrain rice, but during the testing of why patients had this so called disease beriberi, he figured out that the rice the chickens were fed was polished rice. He later researched the interesting case and found that polished rice lacked thiamine, a vitamin necessary for good health.hope this helps you! :)
The vitamin that prevents beriberi is?
The nutrient that prevents beriberi
What is beriberi lacking in?
Beriberi (also called lack of vitamin B1), beriberi is a systemic disease which was due to a lack of vitamin B1 in vivo . http://beriberi-disease.blogspot.com/2009/04/beriberi-is-caused-by-vitamin-b1.html
What is dry beriberi?
Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system. Dry beriberi affects the nervous system.
What are the forms of beriberi?
In adults, there are different forms of beriberi, classified according to the body systems most affected. Dry beriberi involves the nervous system; wet beriberi affects the heart and circulation.
What deficiency cause beriberi?
Deficiency of Vitamin B-1 or Thiamine causes beriberi. There are two types of beriberi, dry and wet.
How did people catch beriberi?
You get beriberi by not eating enough vitamin B.
What is the scientific name of beriberi disease?
scientific name of beriberi disease
When was The Strange Case of Mr Pelham created?
"The Strange Case of Mr Pelham" was written by Anthony Armstrong in 1931.
What is the duration of The Strange Case of Angelica?
The duration of The Strange Case of Angelica is 1.62 hours.
