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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