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Which statement is true about osteomalacia?
OA. Osteomalacia can be caused excessive exposure to UV light.
OB. In children, osteomalacia is called rickets.
OC. The treatment involves taking vitamin B.
O D. All the statements listed are true.

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Final answer:

Osteomalacia is a condition in adults due to vitamin D deficiency, while rickets is its equivalent in children. UV light exposure aids in Vitamin D synthesis, but does not cause Osteomalacia.


Explanation:

Osteomalacia is a condition in adults due to vitamin D deficiency, leading to poor bone mineralization, soft bones, bone pain, and fracture risk. In children, the equivalent of osteomalacia is rickets, caused by Vitamin D deficiency, resulting in soft, weak, and deformed bones. Excessive exposure to UV light does not cause Osteomalacia but helps in the synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin.


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