A disease caused by a dietary deficiency of specific nutrients is known as

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11) A disease caused by a dietary deficiency of specific nutrients is known as
C. Deficiency diseases
Deficiency diseases are conditions that result from a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.

12) Which of this deficiency disease is caused by lack of vitamin C?
D. Scurvy
Scurvy is a disease caused by a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

13) A condition in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells is known as
B. Anemia
Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen flow to the body's organs.

14) Which of the following is not a symptom of marasmus?
A. Headache
Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by extreme weight loss, lack of energy, and muscle wasting. Headaches are not a primary defining symptom.

15) Which of the following deficiency diseases is caused by lack of thiamine?
C. Beriberi
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1).

16) All the following are health benefits of water to humans except
C. It leads to headache
Water helps regulate body temperature, reduces toxins, and can reduce the risk of certain diseases. Dehydration can lead to headaches, but water itself does not cause them.

17) Kwashiorkor is caused by
B. Lack of protein
Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency in dietary protein.

18) Which of the following is a symptom of kwashiorkor?
B. Protruding belly with shiny flat buttocks
A characteristic symptom of kwashiorkor is edema, which often causes a swollen, protruding belly due to fluid retention.

19) All the following are examples of animal cells except
C. Xylem cell
Ovum, nerve cells, and white blood cells are types of animal cells. Xylem cells are found in plants and are responsible for water transport.

20) Which of the following is a function of the vacuole?
B. Stores waste products
Vacuoles are organelles that store water, nutrients, and waste products within a cell. In plant cells, they also help maintain turgor pressure.

21) The cell wall of plant cell is made up of a substance known as
D. Cellulose
The cell wall of plant cells is primarily composed of cellulose, a complex carbohydrate.

22) A group of specialized similar cells that perform similar functions are known as
B. Tissues
A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.