Rickets Is Caused by an Overabundance of Vitamin D in the Body

question 32

True/False

Rickets is caused by an overabundance of vitamin D in the body.

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Definitions:

Retinopathy

A degeneration of the retina caused by a decrease in blood supply.

Lens Changes

Lens changes refer to alterations in the eye's lens, including its shape and clarity, which can affect vision and may require corrective lenses or surgery.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin.

Graves' Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms like anxiety, hand tremor, heat sensitivity, weight loss, and bulging eyes.