The result of blood calcium and phosphate levels being too low for normal deposition is a softness of the bones called ________ in children and ________ in adults.

A. osteomyelitis; osteosarcoma
B. osteoporosis; osteomalacia
C. osteomalacia; rickets
D. osteomyelitis; osteomalacia
E. rickets; osteomalacia


Answer: E

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