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Does mild lack of calcium cause shortness of height or stunted growth in teenagers?
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height and growth of teenagers depends upon growth hormone and genetically.
Whether calcium deficiency cause weakening of bone.
There are two types of calcium deficiency:
- Dietary calcium deficiency is a condition in which there is an inadequate calcium intake, which can lead to depleted calcium stores in the bones, thinning and weakening of the bones, and osteoporosis.
- Hypocalcemia is a low level of calcium in the blood. It can occur from taking medications, such as diuretics; medical treatments; or disease processes, such as renal failure or hypoparathyroidism.
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What happens if a plant is lacking calcium?
stunted growth and crinkled(a wrinkle or crease on the surface of something) leaves
What are the symptoms of thalassemia?
Symptoms of thalassemia include bone deformities in the face, fatigue, jaundice, stunted growth, shortness of breath, poor vision and enlarged spleen.
A sentence with stunted?
His growth was stunted from drinking too much coffee as a child.
Can you give me a sentence with the word stunted in it?
My friend stunted in her growth because she drank to much coffee.
What is the 10 needs of growth teenagers?
Protein (growth and repair), calcium, exercise, sleep 10 hrs or more, learning to get a job i cant think of any more
What can stop normal cells from growing?
Stunted growth.
Will your growth be stunted if you lift weights at age 14?
your growth most likely will not be stunted, as long as you still get about 8 hours of sleep lying down every night
Stunted growth of an animal is due to?
The growth of an animal can be stunted if they don't get enough food rich in proteins. It can also be due to malfunction of pituitary gland which releases growth hormone. Such cases lead to dwarfism.
deficiency disease caused by calcium?
Calcium deficiency can lead to a number of diseases and disorders, including osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, hypocalcemia, and dental caries. In children, calcium deficiency can cause stunted growth, soft bones, and weakened teeth. In adults, calcium deficiency can cause bone and muscle weakness, nerve problems, and fatigue.
What are the symptoms of plants that are dificient in nitrogen?
stunted growth, yellow leaves
Why did Genie face stunted mental and physical growth?
She was isolated from society.
Are plants in North Pole?
Some plants with very stunted growth exist.
