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deficiency of vitamin A causes xerophthalmia but there can be other causes also. In this defect eye fails to produce tears because of dryness off cornea

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What can a dietary deficiency of vitamin A produce?

xerophthalmia


Deficiency of Vitamin A causes?

defiency of vitamin a causes blindness.


Deficiency of which of the following causes xerophthalmia?

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Drying of the cornea due to vitamin A deficiency is called?

xerophthalmia


What lack of nutrient is caused by xerophthalmia?

Vitamin A


What is xerophthalmia?

Xerophthalmia is a medical condition characterized by dry eyes due to a lack of adequate tear production. It is commonly caused by vitamin A deficiency and can lead to serious eye problems if left untreated, such as corneal damage and vision loss. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying nutrient deficiency and using lubricating eye drops.


What is the kind of blindness that Vitamin A deficiency causes?

The first sign of Vitamin A deficiency is night blindness. Severe Vitamin A deficiency can cause Xerophthalmia (dry eye in which the eyes cannot produce tears) and complete blindness.


Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?

Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.


What is xerophhthalmia?

xerophthalmia (noun) - abnormal dryness of conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation, typically associated with vitamin A deficiency.


Names of deficiency diseases?

There are quite a few deficiency diseases. Scurvy is caused by a vitamin C deficiency, Rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, and Paresthesia is the from the lack of vitamin B5.


Pellagra is caused due to deficiency of?

It is due to the deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)


Is an aplastic anemia caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12?

No; aplastic anemia is caused by a defective function or disease of bone marrow.Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.