Question

URGENT Because vitamins carry out various functions in our body, deficiency of different vitamins can have varied effects on the body. Vitamin C aids the synthesis of collagen and plays a role in____ . So, the deficiency of vitamin C may result in_____ .

1) a. blood clotting
b.calcium absorption
c.connective tissue repair

2) a.poor wound healing
b.anemia
c.rickets

Answer 1

C connective tissue repair

B anemia

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the information on found on the matter

Scurvy happens when there is a lack of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is needed for making collagen, an important component in connective tissues.

Answer 2

1. C

2. A

Step-by-step explanation:

The content of vitamin C in skin of a normal person is high. Some of the major functions performed by Vitamin C are –

a) Synthesis of collagen

b) Support important body functions

c) Protect against UV damage

Deficiency of Vitamin C in our body causes following health issues

a) scurvy

b) Bleeding of gums

c) Skin fragility due to loss of connective tissue morphology or its damage

d) Impaired wound healing and

e) Distorted hairs.