Which deficiency causes rickets in children?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Vitamin D
- Step 1: Vitamin D deficiency impairs bone mineralization.
- Step 2: Treatment is vitamin D and calcium.
Answer
Vitamin D.
Why not the others: The other vitamin deficiencies cause scurvy, night blindness and anemia.
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