Which group of three of the following five statements (a-e) contains all the three correct statements regarding beri-beri:
a. | A crippling disease prevalent among the native population of sub-Saharan Africa |
b. | A deficiency disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) |
c. | A nutritional disorder in infants and young children when the diet is persistently deficient in essential protein |
d. | Occurs in those countries where the staple diet is polished rice |
e. | The symptoms are pain from neuritis, paralysis, muscle wasting, progressive oedema, mental deterioration, and finally heart failure |
1. b, c, and e
2. a, b, and d
3. b, d, and e
4. a, c, and e
Column I | Column II | ||
a. | Sub-maxillary | (i) | Near cheek |
b. | Parotids | (ii) | Lower jaw |
c. | Sub-linguals | (iii) | Below the tongue |
Column I (Nutrient) |
Column II (Gross calorific value) |
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a. | Proteins | (i) | 9.45 kcal/g |
b. | Fats | (ii) | 5.65 kcal/g |
c. | Carbohydrates | (iii) | 4.1 kcal/g |
Column I | Column II | ||
a. | Constipation | (i) | Faeces retained |
b. | Vomiting | (ii) | Controlled by a centre in medulla |
c. | Jaundice | (iii) | Liver is affected |