Scurvy

What is scurvy ?

• Deficiency of Vitamin B

• Deficiency of Protein

• Deficiency of Vitamin C

• Deficiency of Iron

Which of the following people get affected by scurvy mostly ?

• Fishermans

• Doctors

• Privateers

• Pirates

• Sailors

Where does scurvy attack the most ?

• Respiratory System

• Immune System

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

What are the symptoms of scurvy ?

• Anemia

• Poor healing of bruises

• Headache

• Thin hair in body

• Hair Loss

What is the cure for scurvy /

• Eat more vegetables and fruits

• Eat meat

• Eat more food that rich in vitamin C

• Eat sweets

Does pirates only get affected by Scurvy ?

• Yes

• No

• Optional to be a pirate

What are the very good source of vitamin C ?

• Apple

• Pineapple

• Orange

• Cherries

Scurvy leads to ...

• Appendictis

• Livid spots in skin

• Stomach pain

• Bleeding teeth

• Anemia

Alchohol is not a cause of scurvy.

• True

• False

The cure for scurvy was found by ?

• Scottish doctor John Milne Bramwell

• Spanish doctor James Makittrick Adair

• Spanish doctor James Lind

• Scottish doctor James Lind