Multiple choice

In adults, the deficiency of vitamin D causes

  1. rickets

  2. beri-beri

  3. scurvy

  4. osteomalacia
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Explanation

In adults, deficiency of vitamin D causes osteomalacia (weak bones liable to easy fracture) and in children, it causes rickets (Softness and deformities) of bones like bow-legs, and pigeon chests. 

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