How does osteomalacia differ from osteoporosis?
a. Vitamin D activity is not impaired in osteomalacia.
b. Osteomalacia involves adequate bone mineralization.
c. Osteomalacia is limited to cortical bone.
d. Osteomalacia presents with bone deformities.
d
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a. true b. false
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A. are important in energy metabolism as part of coenzymes B. act as neurotransmitters C. act as hormones D. are important as structural components of body cells
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. iron b. potassium c. sodium d. calcium