Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Xerophthalmia is a result in deficiency of:
  1. Retinol
  2. Calcium
  3. Cholecalciferol
  4. Phosphorous
Explanation
Answer - A - Xerphthalmia is a result in deficiency of Retinol. This results in the severe drying of the surface of the eye due to dysfunction of the tear glands. It also occurs commonly in people with immune disorders because of decreased intake or absorption of vitamin A.
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