PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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Children born to mothers with dark skin living far from the equator.
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Adults with dark skin who live close to the equator.
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Children born to mothers with light skin, living close to the equator.
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Adults with light skin who live close to the equator.
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Anyone who eats a diet that includes a lot of fish
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Detailed explanation-1: -Children who live in geographical locations where there is less sunshine are at higher risk of rickets. Premature birth. Babies born before their due dates tend have lower levels of vitamin D because they had less time to receive the vitamin from their mothers in the womb.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rickets is most common in children ages 6 to 24 months. This is because their bones grow rapidly during this period. Your child also may be at risk if they: Have dark skin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rickets is more common in regions of Asia where there is pollution and a lack of sunlight and/or low intake of meat due to a vegetarian diet. The Middle East is a region where Vitamin D deficiency rickets is prevalent due to lack of exposure to the sun because of cultural practices (purdah).
Detailed explanation-4: -Rickets is a childhood disease where your child’s bones are too soft, causing their bones to warp, bend and break more easily. It’s typically caused by a lack of vitamin D, but in rare cases, is caused by an underlying genetic disorder.