Alice and James adopted a 3-year-old child from a developing country. They noticed that her legs were bowed and there were some deformities in her cranial and pelvic bones. They brought her to a physician for a diagnosis
What was the likely diagnosis, and what was the treatment for the disorder?
The child most likely has rickets, a condition caused by poor diet, especially one deficient in vitamin D. The parents were told to increase her intake of calcium and vitamin D and to make sure that she gets some sunshine every day.
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Eighth Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) sodium B) calcium C) iodine D) potassium E) hydrogen
Major muscle compartments are separated from each other by ________ septa.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A vitamin obtained that is a coenzyme in amino acid and lipid metabolism is
A) pyridoxine (B6). B) thiamine. C) riboflavin. D) folic acid (folate). E) niacin.