Severe thiamine deficiency is associated with:
Ans. A Decreased RBC transketolase activity(Ref: Harper 31/e page 185)Thiamine is a coenzyme of Erythrocyte transketolase so its activity is decreased if Thiamine deficiency
Decreased RBC transketolase activity
Increased clotting time
Decreased RBC transaminase activity
Increased xanthic acid excretion
Carbohydrates