What Is the Medical Term for Softening of the Bones

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the medical term for softening of the bones due to vitamin D and calcium deficiency?

• A) Osteoporosis
• B) Osteoarthritis
• C) Osteomalacia
• D) Osteochondritis
• E) Osteomyelitis

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Definitions:

Mesonephric Duct System

Embryonic structures that develop into the male reproductive system and contribute to the female reproductive tract.

Testosterone

Steroid hormone secreted primarily by the testes; aids in spermatogenesis, maintenance and development of male reproductive organs, secondary sexual characteristics, and sexual behavior.

Mullerian-Inhibiting Hormone

A hormone responsible for the regression of Mullerian ducts in the male embryo, crucial for male sex differentiation.

Reproductive Structures

Reproductive structures are specialized organs and tissues in organisms that are involved in reproduction, including testes in males and ovaries in females among others.