Q. Which disease is caused by the insufficient amount of calcium & phosphorus in the bones?

A
Osteomalacia
B
Osteoporosis
C
Arteriosclerosis
D
Angina Pectoris
Solution:

Osteomalacia is the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium. The impairment of bone metabolism causes inadequate bone mineralization.

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