In children, bowed legs, an enlarged head, rib cage, and knee joints, and a deformed pelvis are symptoms of

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Krista Proctor

Biology

31 October, 08:32

In children, bowed legs, an enlarged head, rib cage, and knee joints, and a deformed pelvis are symptoms of

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Katelyn Wall · Answer 1

These are symptoms of rickets. Rickets is a disease that results from the deficiency of vitamin D. This is when there is imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of the bones. In order to treat this vitamin D or calcium might be added to a diet.