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Explorers often contracted scurvy due to prolonged voyages at sea, during which they had limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables, key sources of vitamin C. This deficiency weakened their immune systems and led to symptoms such as fatigue, swollen gums, and bleeding. The lack of knowledge about nutrition at the time contributed to the prevalence of this disease among sailors and explorers. Regular consumption of citrus fruits was later found to prevent scurvy, significantly improving sailors' health during long journeys.
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How Vitus Bering died?
By scurvy
Can tigers get scurvy?
animals can synthesize their own vitamin C.Although certain animals can not and therefore can suffer Scurvy. Such animals would include Guinea Pigs and certain Primates.
Origin of pirate phrase scurvy dog?
The term "scurvy dog" was used to insult someone as being dirty, unkempt, or unworthy. Sailors, including pirates, were known to suffer from scurvy due to vitamin C deficiency on long voyages at sea, leading to the association with being a lowly or contemptible individual. It became a common insult in pirate lore and literature.
How did Vitus Bering die?
Vitus Bering died of scurvy on December 19, 1741 during an expedition to explore the Russian Far East. His death occurred on Bering Island (part of the Commander Islands), where he and his crew were stranded after their ship was shipwrecked during a storm.
What can you learn from an explorers?
A lot of things.
How was scurvy discoved?
scurvy was discovered by the explorers like Jacques Cartier.
How do explorers die?
explorers can die by scurvy or other really bad sicknesses.
What were some of the dangers sailors and explorers faced at sea in the 15th century?
scurvy
What sickness did early explorers get?
Early explorers from Europe were subject to mainly scurvy, because of the lack of vitamin c in their diet(fresh fruits)
Sicknesses brought by European explorers?
the european explorers spread malnutrition, (not enough nutritional food/water) malaria,(deseise carried in mosquitos) and scurvy (not enough nutrition. causes vomiting)
What kind of difficulties do you think the early explorers experienced on their journey?
Lack of food lack of water scurvy and the fear of sea mosters
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
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
What countries does scurvy occur most in?
anyone can get scurvy. scurvy is a condition where your body is lacking vitamin C
What kind of vitamin is a Scurvy?
Scurvy is NOT a kind of vitamin. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
