Exotics 2 - Aimee Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of metabolic bone disease?
A
- Rickets
- Osteomalacia
- Fibrous osteodystrophy
2
Q
Describe the etiology of MBD
A
Multifactorial
- Absolute calcium deficiency
- Ca:P imbalance
- Vitamin D deficiency
3
Q
What is rickets?
A
Inadequate mineralization of bone due to deficiencies in vitamin D and or calcium
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