Question

chapter 6 end of chapter review question 23
1 part | -- of 1 point
which of the following pairings is correct?
rickets; deficiency of vitamin a
osteoporosis; increased bone density
osteomalacia; excessive mineralization of the bone
pagets disease; excessive and haphazard bone deposition and resorption

Explanation:

• Rickets is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, not vitamin A.
• Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone density, not increased.
• Osteomalacia is due to insufficient mineralization of bone, not excessive.
• Paget's disease involves excessive and haphazard bone deposition and resorption.

Answer:

Paget's disease; excessive and haphazard bone deposition and resorption