Which of the following is `the matching pair of the deficient nutrient and the resulting disease in which the Patient develops swollen lips, thick pigmented skin of hands and legs and irritability
A
lodine-goitre
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B
Niacin-Pellagra
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C
Thiamine-beri beri
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D
Protein -kwashiorkor
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Solution
The correct option is D Niacin-Pellagra Pellagra caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B5 is characterized by dermatitis (thick, pigmented skin), muscle atrophy and severe inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth .