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About scurvy true A/E –

A
Subperiosteal haematoma with tenderness
B
Separation of epiphysis
C
↑ S. alkaline phosphatase
D
Gingival bleeding
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.

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