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The part of the body directly affected by Beri Beri disease is

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Respiratory system
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Epidermal tissue
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Nervous system
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Bone tissue
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Solution

The correct option is D Nervous system
Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency. There are two types of the disease: wet beriberi and dry beriberi. Wet beriberi affects the heart and nervous system. So, the correct option is "C" (Nervous system).

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