About scurvy true A/E –: (A) Subperiosteal haematoma with tenderness, (B) Separation of epiphysis, (C) ↑ S. alkaline phosphatase, (D) Gingival bleeding
Answer is C. SCURVY

Scurvy is a disease resulting from deficiency of Vitamin 'C', which is required for collegen synthesis.

Function of Vit C and pathophvsiologv of scurvy
1. Collegeiz synthesis

Vitamin C is essential for the hydroxylation of lysine and proline in collegen formation.
Collegen is a component of intracellular matrix of capillaries, bone & teeth.