Which of the follwing is a childhood disease resulting from nutritive Ca2+ deficiency?
Correct answer: C. Rickets.
- A. Hypocalcaemia Tatanic spasms.
- B. Osteomalacis.
- C. Rickets.
- D. Tetany
Explanation
Calcium deficiency during childhood weakens the developing bones and causes rickets, often with bowed legs and poor mineralisation. Osteomalacia is the corresponding defective mineralisation disorder mainly described in adults, so option b is the likely confusion.
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