Question

The disease that is similar to osteomalacia and occurs in growing children is a. rickets. b. Paget disease. c. osteopenia. d. osteosarcoma.

Answer 1

Answer:

Rickets

Explanation:

Rickets is a disease found in children. It is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, which can be characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of the bones. Rickets will typically result in bow legs.