Osteomalacia is a result of:
a. collagen breakdown in the bone matrix.
b. excessive bone resorption.
c. crowding of bone marrow by excessive bone growth.
d. inadequate bone mineralization.
ANS: D
Osteomalacia is a metabolic disease characterized by inadequate and delayed mineralization of osteoid in mature compact and spongy bone. Idiopathic osteoarthritis leads to collagen break-down. Giant cell tumors promote excessive bone resorption. Abnormal remodeling causes crowding of bone marrow.
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