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Which of the following disease is triggered by the deficiency of Vitamin D (in adults)?


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osteomalacia

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B

Beriberi

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Arthritis

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Meningitis

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Solution

The correct option is A

osteomalacia


Deficiency of Vitamin D in adults causes a disease known as rickets. This disease causes weakening of the bones in our body, typically due to deficiency of Vitamin D or Calcium.


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