Asked in UHS MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

Beri Beri is due to:

Correct answer: C. Nutritional deficiency

  • A. Metabolic disorder
  • B. Chemical causes
  • C. Nutritional deficiency
  • D. Mental Illness

Explanation

Option A is incorrect since a metabolic disorder occurs when the metabolism process fails whereas beri beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.Option B is incorrect since chemical diseases happens due to diseases, injuries, aging, chronic stress and poor nutrition whereas beri beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.Option C is correct since Beri beri is nutritional disorder caused by deficiency of Vitamin B1.Option D is incorrect since mental illness are disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior whereas beri beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.

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