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Deficiency of vitamin E causes?A. ricketsB. scurvyC. muscular weaknessD. beri beri

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C. muscular weakness

A deficiency of vitamin E can cause muscular weakness. Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body, protecting cells from oxidative damage. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of muscles, including skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles. When there is a deficiency of vitamin E, it can lead to muscle weakness and other symptoms related to oxidative stress. However, it's important to note that vitamin E deficiency is relatively rare and more commonly observed in individuals with certain malabsorption disorders or other underlying health conditions.