Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following is often affected due to ascorbic acid deficiency?
  1. Skeletal muscles
  2. Nerves
  3. Connective tissue
  4. Brain
Explanation
Answer - C - Connective tissue is often affected due to ascorbic acid deficiency. Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is the body’s basic support for connective tissue. It is needed for the formation of collagen, which is a structural protein in connective tissue, amino acid metabolism, and hormone synthesis.
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