Beriberi, a Condition Affecting the Nervous System, Is Prevalent in People

question 40

Multiple Choice

Beriberi, a condition affecting the nervous system, is prevalent in people who consume polished rice as their staple food. A deficiency in which vitamin causes Beriberi?

• A)niacin
• B)thiamine
• C)cobalamin
• D)ascorbic acid

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Definitions:

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Target Behaviours

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