Question

While playing football, George fell down. He bent his forearm at an unnatural angle. It started to swell. It hurt when he tried to move it. Identify the injury he is likely to suffer from.

• A. Rickets
• B. Bone fracture
• C. Beriberi
• D. Goitre

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bone fracture

• Bone injuries are caused when bones are subjected to excessive force during falls and accidents. A broken bone is called a fracture. Whereas rickets, beriberi and goitre are deficiency diseases.
• Rickets is caused due to deficiency of vitamin D and it causes bones to become weak and brittle.
• Beriberi is caused due to deficiency of vitamin B1 and it causes decreased muscle function.
• Goitre is caused due to deficiency of iodine and it causes the swelling of the throat.