Which of these diseases, if untreated could lead to excessively long epiphyses and bowed legs in children?
A) osteomalacia and rickets
B) osteomyelitis
C) osteoporosis
D) achondroplasia
E) Pagetʹs disease

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Rickets is a disease that affects bone development in children, leading to soft and weak bones, which can result in bowed legs and other skeletal deformities. It is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. Osteomalacia is the adult form of rickets.

Which of These Diseases, If Untreated Could Lead to Excessively