Other Bone Concepts Practice Test

Rickets is a disorder that is commonly caused by a vitamin D deficiency. The disorder results in bones that can bend and cause deformities.

Based on this information, what is the effect of rickets on the bones of a patient?

Which of the following is false regarding compact bone and spongy bone?

I. Compact bone is also called cancellous bone

II. Spongy bone has a haversian system

III. Compact bone is the site of red blood cell development