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Which bone disease is characterized by extreme bone fragility and is the most common type of inherited bone disease?
Which bone disease is characterized by extreme bone fragility and is the most common type of inherited bone disease?
- Paget's disease
- Osteopetrosis
- Achondroplasia
- Osteogenesis imperfecta (correct)
Which bone disease is characterized by benign and malignant tumors, as well as nutritional deficiency diseases like rickets and scurvy?
Which bone disease is characterized by benign and malignant tumors, as well as nutritional deficiency diseases like rickets and scurvy?
- Cemento-osseous dysplasia
- Cherubism
- Osteopetrosis
- Paget's disease (correct)
What is the main cause of jaw fractures in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta?
What is the main cause of jaw fractures in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta?
- Inadequate collagen type I formation (correct)
- High serum calcium level
- Low serum phosphorus level
- Excessive bone density
What type of bone disease is characterized by short stature, blue sclera in infants, and mild to moderate bone fragility?
What type of bone disease is characterized by short stature, blue sclera in infants, and mild to moderate bone fragility?
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What is the normal serum calcium level in individuals?
What is the normal serum calcium level in individuals?
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