Osteomalacia is associated with_________________?
Correct answer: A. Increase in osteoid maturation time
- A. Increase in osteoid maturation time
- B. Decrease in osteoid surface
- C. Decrease in osteoid volume
- D. Increase in mineral apposition rate
Explanation
Osteomalacia is defective mineralization of newly formed osteoid, so osteoid maturation time increases and mineral apposition falls. Osteoid volume and surface are generally increased rather than decreased.
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