This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition and health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Peripheral neuritis is a deficiency sign of 
Select and explain. 
A. Folic acid, B. Niacin, C. Thiamine, D. Tocopherol
C: Thiamine
Answer: C: Thiamine 
Explanation: Two principle deficiency diseases associated with thiamine deficiency are beriberi and Wernick&;s encephalopathy. Dry beriberi is associated with nerve involvement Ref: Park; 23rd ed; Page no: 618