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JMatthes

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Niacin was first recognized and designated as the vitamin preventing ___________________ _, or black tongue factor.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Symptoms of ___________________ _ deficiency are decreased appetite, muscular weakness, and a characteristic paralysis known as polyneuritis or beri-beri.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

pellagra

Answer to Question 2

thiamine



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