Which of the Following Diseases Is Caused by a Calcium

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a calcium and vitamin D deficiency?

• A)osteoporosis
• B)greenstick fracture
• C)Paget's disease
• D)rickets

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Definitions:

Subdural Hemorrhage

A type of bleeding that occurs beneath the dura mater of the brain, often resulting from traumatic injury, leading to pressure on brain tissues.

Epidural Hemorrhage

Bleeding between the inner surface of the skull and the dura mater, often resulting from traumatic injury and potentially leading to increased intracranial pressure.

Compound Skull Fracture

A type of skull fracture where there is a break in the bone as well as an accompanying tear in the scalp or dura mater, exposing the brain to potential infection.

Cranial Sutures

The fibrous joints between the bones of the skull that allow for brain growth in infants and become less prominent over time.