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Scurvy is a disease that results from a body's lack of vitamin C, which is needed for the development of collagen. Based on this information, which of the following could result from scurvy?
A.Weakening of the bony matrix
B.Weakening of hydroxyapatite
C.Abnormal bone healing because the procallus cannot be broken down
D.Abnormal bone healing because the bony callus cannot form

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I think the answer is A I can't remember

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin which is not stored inside the human body. It gets eliminated from the body very easily so needs to be taken daily.

A disease named scurvy results due to decreased amount of vitamin C  in the body. The main function of vitamin C is that it helps in the repair system of the body, including the collagen formation, cartilage, bone and teeth of the human body. Weakening of bony matrix is a result of deficiency of Vitamin C in body.

Hence, the correct answer is option a

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