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
Carbohydrates
Decreased RBC transketolase activity
Increased clotting time
Decreased RBC transaminase activity
Increased xanthic acid excretion
Decreased RBC transketolase activity