Which stage of Paget's disease is characterized by elevated numbers of osteoblasts resulting in abnormal increases in bone remodeling, leading to an irregular deposition of collagen fibers?
a. Lytic
b. Mixed
c. Sclerotic
d. All of the above
ANS: B
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