Bone disorders

Question 1

Rickets:

Answer 1

• A disorder that reduces the amount of calcium salts in the skeleton.
• from vitamin D deficiency.

Question 2

Osteomalacia

Answer 2

-A softening of bone due to a decrease in mineral content.
Caused from:
-Reduced calcification during pregnancy
-A diet contains inadequate levels of calcium or vitamin D3

Question 3

Osteoporosis:

Answer 3

• brittle, more porous bones due to less active osteoblasts and overactive osteoclasts, especially after menopause.
• caused by a combination of inactivity, low dietary calcium levels, and a reduction in circulating estrogen.

Question 4

Osteomyelitis:

Answer 4

-Destruction of bone from bacterial infection, often following fractures.