A 56-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of osteomalacia.History reveals that he takes anticonvulsants,underwent small bowel resection 3 years earlier,and suffers from chronic pancreatitis.What is the common link between these three factors and the development of osteomalacia?
A) Impaired phosphate absorption
B) Increased calcium excretion
C) Vitamin D deficiency
D) Impaired vitamin C metabolism

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Disorders of the small bowel,hepatobiliary system,and pancreas are causes of vitamin D deficiency in the United States.Vitamin D deficiency is the most important factor in osteomalacia.
Vitamin D deficiency,not impaired phosphate absorption,is the common cause of osteomalacia.
Vitamin D deficiency,not increased calcium excretion,is the common cause of osteomalacia.
Vitamin D deficiency,not impaired vitamin C metabolism,is the common cause of osteomalacia.

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