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Night blindness drying of the conjunctiva, dry and scaly skin and loss of hair are some of the symptoms of :
A)
Vitamin A deficiency
B)
Vitamin K deficiency
C)
Iron deficiency
D)
Folic acid deficiency

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Vitamin A deficiency



Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency. Lack of vitamin A can dry out your tear ducts and eyes. Xerophthalmia can develop into night blindness or more serious damage to your cornea, the outer layer of your eye.

Published On : May 29, 2021
Category : Diseases
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