AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1995

  • question_answer
    Beri beri is caused by the deficiency of

    A)  thiamine          

    B)  niacin

    C)  folic acid         

    D)  biotin.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    : Beri beri is caused by carbohydrate-rich low-thiamine diets, e.g., polished rice or other highly refined foods such as sugar and white flour acting as the staple food sources. Early symptoms include peripheral neuropathy, exhaustion, and anorexia, which progress to oedema and cardiovascular, neurologic and muscular degeneration.


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