Bone affection in scurvy is due to which of the following -: (A) Poor mineralization of the osteoid tissue, (B) Defective osteoid matrix formation, (C) Defective calcification in osteoid, (D) Increased degradation of osteoid tissue
Answer is B. Major consequences of vitamin C deficiency are caused by impaired formation of collegen.
These are : -


Bleeding tendency because of poor vascular support
Inadequate formation of osteoid matrix.
Impaired wound healing