Question

the result of calcium and vitamin d deficiency can be a softness of the bones called ____ in children and ____ in adults. osteomyelitis; osteosarcoma rickets; osteomalacia osteomalacia; rickets osteomyelitis; osteomalacia osteoporosis; osteomalacia

Explanation:

Calcium and vitamin D are crucial for bone - health. In children, a deficiency of these leads to rickets, which is characterized by soft bones and impaired growth. In adults, the condition is called osteomalacia, which also involves softening of the bones due to defective bone mineralization.

Answer:

B. rickets; osteomalacia