Consider the following statements:
1. Non-function of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.
2. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.
3. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.
4. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1 Statement 1 is correct. Deficiency of Vitamin A leads to xerophthalmia, a condition affecting the eyes, including the non-function or drying of the lachrymal glands, causing dry eyes.
2 Statement 2 is correct. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) causes Beriberi, which can manifest with neurological and cardiovascular symptoms, including indigestion and heart enlargement (cardiac beriberi).
3 Statement 3 is incorrect. While general weakness and fatigue can occur, the primary symptom of severe Vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy) is related to collagen synthesis breakdown (e.g., bleeding gums, poor wound healing), not specifically pain in the muscles as a defining feature.
4 Statement 4 is incorrect. Deficiency of Vitamin D impairs calcium absorption from the gut, leading to bone problems (rickets, osteomalacia). It does not typically cause an increased loss of Ca++ in urine; in fact, parathyroid hormone levels might rise to conserve calcium.
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