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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency (Scurvy) includes all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
  1. swollen gums
  2. anemia
  3. poor wound healing
  4. Gangrene
Explanation
Answer: D - Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency (Scurvy) includes all the following symptoms; A-swollen gums, anemia, poor, bruising wound healing etc., Gangrene is a not a presenting feature of scurvy.
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