Question

Which of the following pairs is characterized by swollen lips, thick pigmented skin of hands and legs and irritability?

• A. Thiamine deficiencies - Beri-beri
• B. Protein deficiency - Kwashiorkor
• C. Nictoinamide deficiency - Pellagra
• D. Iodine deficiency - Goitre

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Nictoinamide deficiency - Pellagra

Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease most frequently caused by a chronic lack of niacin vitamin B₃. Treatment is with nicotine, which has the same vitamin function as niacin and a similar chemical structure, but has lower toxicity.