The result of blood calcium and phosphate levels being too low for normal deposition is a softness of the bones called __________ in children and __________ in adults.
A) osteomalacia;rickets
B) rickets;osteomalacia
C) osteoporosis;osteomalacia
D) osteomyelitis;osteosarcoma
E) osteomyelitis;osteomalacia

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rickets is the softening of bones in children due to a deficiency in vitamin D or calcium, while osteomalacia is the adult equivalent of rickets, where bones become soft and weak. Therefore, the option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because osteomalacia is the adult form and rickets is the childhood form. Option C is incorrect because osteoporosis is a condition where loss of bone density occurs, leading to fragile bones. Option D is incorrect because osteomyelitis is a bone infection, and osteosarcoma is a form of bone cancer.

The Result of Blood Calcium and Phosphate Levels Being Too