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A diet deficient in calcium can lead to which condition?a. anemiab. osteopeniac. night blindnessd. atherosclerosis

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Answer: b. osteopeniac.

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Oasteopenia is condition in which the density of bone decreases. This occurs due to deficiency of calcium in the bones hence, the density of bones decreases considerably. It is considered as the precursor of the osteoporosis. It typically occurs in the women after menopause due to the loss of hormone estrogen. It also occur due to lack of exercise, smoking, excess consumption of alcohol and prolonged use of glucocorticoids in the medicines. It may also result due to prolonged exposure to radiations.

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A diet deficient in calcium can cause osteopenia. The deficiency of calcium may Cause a low bone density which is a condition caused in osteoporosis. Hence the correct answer is B osteopenia.
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