Common oral change seen with nutritional anemia is_____________?

Correct answer: B. Atrophic glossitis

A. Enlarged tongue
B. Atrophic glossitis
C. Generalized osteolysis
D. Focal marrow expansion

Explanation

Nutritional anaemias commonly produce a smooth, sore tongue with loss of papillae, called atrophic glossitis, especially in iron or vitamin B12 deficiency. Generalised osteolysis and focal marrow expansion are not typical oral changes of nutritional anaemia.

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