Symptoms of dry beriberi include: Difficulty walking Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet Loss of muscle function or paralysis of the lower legs Mental confusion/speech difficulties Pain Strange eye movements (nystagmus) Tingling Vomiting Symptoms of wet beriberi include: Awakening at night short of breath Increased heart rate Shortness of breath with activity Swelling of the lower legs Pellagra: tongue and skin become sore, as the condition progresses the symptoms get worse, diarrhea, dermatitis, depression, dementia and death.
As the name implies, connective tissue serves a "connecting" function. It supports and binds other tissues loose connective tissue. It holds organs in place Specialized Connective Tissues Adipose Adipose tissue is a form of loose connective tissue that stores fat. Cartilage Cartilage is a form of fibrous connective tissue that is composed of closely packed collagenous fibers in a rubbery gelatinous substance called chondrin. The skeletons of sharks and human embryos are composed of cartilage. Cartilage also provides flexible support for certain structures in adult humans including the nose, trachea and ears. Bone Bone is a type of mineralized connective tissue that contains collagen and calcium phosphate, a mineral crystal. Calcium phosphate gives bone its firmness.
A goitre or goiter ( Latin gutteria , struma ), also called a bronchocele , is a swelling in the thyroid gland , [1] which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx ( voice box ). Goitre usually occurs when the thyroid gland is not functioning properly