Question

Soft and weak bones are the symptoms of _______________.

• A.
  beri-beri
• B.
  rickets
• C.
  scurvy
• D.
  night blindness

Answer 1

The correct option is B

rickets

• Vitamin D helps in absorption of calcium and proper bone development.
• Common sources are fish, cheese, eggs, mushroom, milk, butter and peas.
• Deficiency of vitamin D results in rickets due to which bones become soft and weak and can easily bend.