Question

Which micronutrient deficiency causes anemia, gum bleeding, and X-ray changes - White Frankel line?

• A. Copper
• B. Iron
• C. Zinc
• D.

Hint:

Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, gum bleeding, and characteristic bone changes, such as the White Frankel line, seen in X-ray images.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks which micronutrient deficiency is responsible for anemia, gum bleeding, and X-ray changes known as White Frankel line. To solve this, we need to understand the functions of the listed micronutrients and the conditions they cause when deficient.

Iron: Iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Deficiency in iron leads to anemia, characterized by a decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, and in severe cases, symptoms like gum bleeding. Iron deficiency can also cause systemic changes, which may manifest in radiographic findings sometimes described as similar to White Frankel lines.

Copper: Copper plays a role in iron metabolism and red blood cell formation. While its deficiency can indirectly cause anemia, it is not typically known to cause the specific line patterns in X-rays associated with White Frankel line.

Zinc: Zinc deficiency primarily leads to growth retardation and immune dysfunction. It does not typically cause anemia or the specific X-ray changes in question.

Micronutrient	Role	Deficiency Symptoms
Iron	Hemoglobin synthesis	Anemia, gum bleeding, X-ray changes
Copper	Iron metabolism	Anemia (indirectly)
Zinc	Enzyme function	Immune dysfunction, growth issues

Based on the symptoms described, the micronutrient deficiency causing anemia, gum bleeding, and potentially X-ray changes like White Frankel line is Iron.