Question

Scurvy is a disease that results from a body’s lack of vitamin C, which is needed for the development of collagen.

Based on this information, which of the following could result from scurvy?

Weakening of the bony matrix
Weakening of hydroxyapatite
Abnormal bone healing because the procallus cannot be broken down
Abnormal bone healing because the bony callus cannot form

Answer 1

Weakening of the bony matrix