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Which of the following physiological conditions is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin E in the human body?

Options

  1. AOsteomalacia
  2. BIncreased blood clotting time
  3. CXerophthalmia
  4. DIncreased fragility of RBCs and muscular weakness

Correct answer

D. Increased fragility of RBCs and muscular weakness

Step-by-step solution

According to the NCERT classification of vitamins and their deficiency diseases, the deficiency of Vitamin E leads to increased fragility of red blood cells (RBCs) and muscular weakness. Osteomalacia is caused by Vitamin D deficiency, increased blood clotting time is due to Vitamin K deficiency, and xerophthalmia is caused by Vitamin A deficiency. Answer: Increased fragility of RBCs and muscular weakness

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