Excessive bleeding from an injury is due to deficiency of

Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin K

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Vitamin E

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Solution

The correct option is C Vitamin K
Vitamin K is essential for the formation of several substances called coagulation factors as well as protein C and protein S that work together to clot the blood when injuries to blood vessels occurs and to prevent excessive clotting. Insufficient vitamin K can lead to excessive bleeding and easy bruising.
So, option C is the correct option.

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