What Is the Most Common Cause of Rickets

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of rickets?

• A) calcium deficiency
• B) phosphorus deficiency
• C) vitamin C deficiency
• D) vitamin D deficiency
• E) lack of physical activity

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Definitions:

Chronic Intermittent Disorder

A condition characterized by recurrent episodes of illness or adverse symptoms that appear and disappear over time.

Bronchial Tubes

The air passages that lead from the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs, facilitating the flow of air during respiration.

Asthma

A chronic disease that causes constriction of the bronchial tubes, preventing air from passing freely and causing wheezing and difficulty breathing during attacks.

Chronic Lung Diseases

A broad term encompassing persistent respiratory problems that obstruct airway flow and affect lung function, such as COPD and asthma.