Rickets is due to -a) Loss of calcium in urineb) Increased mobilisation of calcium from bonec) Decreased absorption of calciumd) Loss of phosphate in Urine
Correct Answer: cd
Description: Rickets is a metabolic disorder characterized by deficient mineralization of bone.
Rickets may be due to : -
Vit D deficient → ↓ absorption of calcium (Vit D dependent rickets).
Increased phosphate excretion due to defective reabsorption → Vit D resistant rickets.
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