Osteomalacia is associated with_________________?

Correct answer: C. Increase in osteoid maturation time

  • A. Decrease in osteoid volume
  • B. Decrease in osteoid surface
  • C. Increase in osteoid maturation time
  • 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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