In an adult animal, osteomalacia is best defined as:
Correct answer: B. Defective mineralization of osteoid
- A. Reduced total bone mass
- B. Defective mineralization of osteoid
- C. Excessive formation of dense bone
- D. Fibrous replacement of bone tissue
Explanation
Osteomalacia is defective mineralization of newly formed osteoid in mature bone. Reduced bone mass describes osteoporosis, whereas defective mineralization during growth is termed rickets.
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