Rickets in children is characterized by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Rickets in children is characterized by:
A. Dermatitis and diarrhea
B. Bowed legs and soft bones
C. Bleeding gums and poor wound healing
D. Anemia and fatigue
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Rickets, caused by vitamin D deficiency, results in impaired mineralization of growing bones, leading to bowed legs, knock-knees, soft skull, and delayed growth. Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) causes bleeding gums, pellagra (niacin deficiency) causes dermatitis and diarrhea, and anemia can be due to iron or B₁₂ deficiency.

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