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Is a deficiency disease in children characterized by defective bone growth?
A deficiency disease in children will often be characterized by defective bone growth. This is a disease that results from lack of Vitamin D and calcium insufficiency.
Is sickle cell anemia an deficiency disease?
The sickle cell anaemia is not a deficiency disease. It is a hereditary disease caused by defective gene in both the parents.
What enzyme deficiency causes disease?
Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal condition caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hexosaminidase A (Hex-A).
What enzyme is absent or defective in tay sach's disease?
Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal condition caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hexosaminidase A (Hex-A).
Is an aplastic anemia caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12?
No; aplastic anemia is caused by a defective function or disease of bone marrow.Pernicious anemia is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
What research has been done on selenium deficiency?
many researchers who have investigated Keshan disease, a form of heart disease in children, believe that it is caused by selenium deficiency. The disease can be prevented but not cured with supplemental selenium
What happens after lack of protein?
When there is a lack of protein in the body, a deficiency disease occurs called kwashiorkor.This is characterized by softening of bones and loosening of teeth
What is a deficiency disease of vitamin a?
Deficiency disease is night blindness.
What is the deficiency disease of vitamin a?
Deficiency disease is night blindness.
Is obesity a deficiency disease?
No obesity causes deficiency disease x
What is a vitamin D deficiency disease in children?
One of the more serious diseases that we see due to vitamin D deficiency in children is a return of rickets. This is a disease most commonly associated with developing countries. It causes a softening of the bones and is most common in children between the ages of 6 and 24 months. With the increase in vitamin D deficiency over the last decade we are seeing a return of this disease which was all but eliminated in developing countries after WWII.
Is measles an deficiency disease?
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.
