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One of the earliest symptoms of Vit. A deficiency is________________?

Correct answer: A. Nyctalopia

  • A. Nyctalopia
  • B. Xerophthalmia
  • C. Bitot's spot
  • D. Keratomalacia

Explanation

Nyctalopia, or night blindness, is usually the earliest clinical manifestation of vitamin A deficiency because retinal photopigment formation is impaired first. Xerophthalmia, Bitot’s spots and keratomalacia occur with more advanced deficiency.

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