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In growing vitamin B complex-deficient rats, there is retardation and, finally, cessation of growth of cartilage and bone associated with serous atrophy of the bone marrow. The male is more sensitive to the deficiency than the female. After refeeding a stock diet, skeletal growth is resumed at an intensified rate resulting in early restoration of normal conditions.
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