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Which of the following can be caused by a deficiency in vitamin C?
 
 All of these answers
  Rickets
  Bruising
  Loose teeth

Question 2

A condition characterized by a low platelet count is
 
 cytomegaly
  anemia
  thrombocytopenia
  erythroblastosis



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Answer to Question 1

All of these answers

Rationale: A vitamin C deficiency can cause rickets, bruising, and loose teeth.

Answer to Question 2

thrombocytopenia

Rationale: Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by a low platelet count.



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