WBCS.LIVE practice question
A severe deficiency of Vitamin A in the human diet primarily leads to which medical condition?
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Night blindness
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: C) Night blindness š Explanation: Vitamin A (Retinol) is essential for the health of the retina and the production of rhodopsin, a pigment used for seeing in low-light conditions. A deficiency leads to xerophthalmia, where the first symptom is night blindness (difficulty seeing in the dark). Long-term deficiency can lead to permanent damage to the cornea and blindness.