Which of the Following Diseases Is Caused by a Deficiency

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of niacin?

• A) scurvy
• B) pellagra
• C) rickets
• D) blindness
• E) anemia

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Definitions:

Intravenous Pyelogram

A diagnostic imaging test that uses a contrast dye and X-rays to look at the bladder, kidneys, and ureters.

Genitourinary

Pertaining to the genital and urinary systems of the body.

Water

A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the basis of the fluids of living organisms.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from the waste product urea, often used to assess kidney function.