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question 26 which of the following is a symptom of severe niacin deficiency?
○ sensitivity to the cold
○ slow metabolism
○ casals necklace
○ sensitivity to heat
Brief Explanations
Niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency can lead to pellagra. A characteristic skin lesion of pellagra, especially in severe cases, is "Casal's necklace"—a dermatological sign appearing as a necklace - like rash on the neck. Sensitivity to cold, slow metabolism, and sensitivity to heat are not typical symptoms of severe niacin deficiency.
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C. Casal's necklace