Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to
(A) Rickets
(B) Osteomalacia
(C) Xeropthalmia
(D) Both (A) and (B)
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Correct option: (D) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation:
The main symptom of vitamin D deficiency in children is rickets and in adults is osteomalacia. Rickets is characterized by improper mineralization during the development of the bones resulting in soft bones. Osteomalacia is characterized by demineralization of previously formed bone leading to increased softness and susceptibility to fracture.