Q. Thiamine $(B_{1})$ deficiency results in
A) Wernicke’s syndrome
B) Korsakoff’s syndrome
C) Osteonecrosis
D) Tunnel vision
Explanation
Thiamine ($B_{1}$) deficiency is common in alcoholics. It leads to decreased mental function, double vision and reduced muscular contraction and the resulting disorder is known as Wernicke’s syndrome.
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