Multiple Choice
Vitamin D deficiency in adults is called osteomalacia. Each of the following is true of osteomalacia except one. Which one is the exception?
A) It is intricately related to calcium intake.
B) Osteomalacia is characterized by decreased bone mineralization.
C) It can lead to deformities of the limbs, spine, thorax, and pelvis.
D) Oral manifestations include increased dental caries especially erosion of exposed root surfaces.
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