Softening of Bones as a Result of Excessive Resorption of Calcium

question 30

Multiple Choice

Softening of bones as a result of excessive resorption of calcium salts from the extracellular bone matrix is called:

• A) Osteoporosis
• B) Osteomalacia
• C) Osteopetrosis
• D) Osteitis deformans
• E) Pellagra

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Definitions:

Corporal Punishment

Physical punishment for a perceived wrongdoing, historically used in some educational settings.

Parenting Differences

The variety in approaches and practices among parents in raising their children, influenced by cultural, personal, and situational factors.

Corporal Punishment

The use of physical force, with the intention of causing pain but not injury, as a method of correcting or controlling behavior.

Abuse

Involves the mistreatment of an individual, often resulting in physical, emotional, or sexual harm, frequently within a context of power imbalance.