Which of the Following Statements About Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about vitamin B₁₂ deficiency is true?

• A)Connective tissue abnormalities are common.
• B)Symptoms can appear quite rapidly.
• C)Myelin degeneration can cause neurological symptoms.
• D)All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

A group of tissues in the body that maintain the form of the body and its organs and provide cohesion and internal support.

Fibers

Long, thin strands of material, either natural or man-made, that can be woven into textiles or used in other manufacturing processes.

Liquid Connective Tissue

Blood; a specialized body fluid with cells suspended in a liquid matrix (plasma), involved in transporting nutrients, oxygen, waste products, and other substances throughout the body.

Blood

A vital liquid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.