About scurvy true A/E –
High-Yield Explanation
SCURVY
Scurvy is a disease resulting from deficiency of Vitamin 'C', which is required for collegen synthesis.
Function of Vit C and pathophvsiologv of scurvy
1. Collegeiz synthesis
Vitamin C is essential for the hydroxylation of lysine and proline in collegen formation.
Collegen is a component of intracellular matrix of capillaries, bone & teeth.