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This is caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, which helps with vision, growth and stabilisation of cell membranes. Deficiency can also cause xerophthalmia.
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Night blindness
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This is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, which plays a part in collagen synthesis and iron absorption. Deficiency can also cause scurvy, hair loss and easy bruising and bleeding.
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Teeth and gum disease
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This is caused by a deficiency of vitamin E, which works as an important antioxidant. Deficiency can also cause myopathy, neuropathy and ataxia.
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Haemolytic anaemia
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This is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12, which helps form red blood cells and DNA. Deficiency can also cause macrocytic anaemia and peripheral neuropathy.
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Malabsorption
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This is caused by deficiency of vitamin D, which increases intestinal absorption of calcium and is used in the resorption and formation of bone. Deficiency can also cause rickets in adults due to the demineralisation of bone.
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Osteomalacia
Concept
Chapter
2693
4524
Fat-soluble vitamins
Topic
149
Gastro-intestinal physiology
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A 19-year-old woman who has a rare congenital defect affecting her fat metabolism, is found to be deficient in Vitamin E.

Which of the following conditions is she most at risk of developing?
a