Multiple choice

Deficiency of vitamin D causes a disease ‘X’. Characteristics of this disease are softening of bones, curving of legs, muscle weakness, bone fragility and increased risk for fractures. What is the name of the disease?

  1. Scurvy

  2. Beri-Beri

  3. Night blindness

  4. Osteomalacia

  5. NA

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Osteomalacia is a disease in adults that results from vitamin D deficiency. Characteristics of this disease are softening of bones, curving of legs, muscle weakness, bone fragility and increased risk for fractures. Hence, it is the correct answer.