sOsteomalacia is______________?
Correct answer: B. normal osteoid + defective mineralization
- A. Defective osteoid+ normal mineralization
- B. normal osteoid + defective mineralization
- C. abnormal osteoid + abnormal mineralization
- D. normal osteoid an demineralization
Explanation
Osteomalacia results from defective mineralization of a normally formed osteoid matrix, usually due to vitamin D deficiency or resistance. Defective osteoid formation with relatively normal mineralization describes osteogenesis imperfecta more closely.
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