Osteomalacia Is Characterized by Soft Bones Resulting from

question 16

Multiple Choice

Osteomalacia is characterized by soft bones resulting from

• A)vitamin D deficiency in adulthood.
• B)vitamin D deficiency in childhood.
• C)calcium deficiency in adulthood.
• D)calcium deficiency in childhood.

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