Question 29

Ricket' is a disease associated with the deficiency of ___________

Solution

Rickets is a bone disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. ... There are different bony abnormalities associated with rickets, but all are due to poor mineralisation with calcium and phosphate. The active form of vitamin D is synthesized by skin cells when exposed to sunlight.

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