The disease that can be treated by taking vitamin D supplements and exposing the skin to sunlight is
Correct answer: A. Rickets
- A. Rickets
- B. Sciatica
- C. Spondylosis
- D. Osteoarthritis
Explanation
The correct answer is 'rickets'. Rickets is a bone condition in children caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to soft and weak bones. Vitamin D is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the body. Sunlight exposure helps the skin produce vitamin D, and supplements can help correct the deficiency.Sciatica, spondylosis, and osteoarthritis are not directly related to vitamin D deficiency or sunlight exposure. Sciatica is related to nerve pain, spondylosis involves spinal degeneration, and osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, none of which are treated by vitamin D or sunlight.
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