Bone deformities occur due to the excess intake of
A. Phosphorus
B. Potassium
C. Fatty acid
D. Fluorine
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
When there is an excessive intake of fluorine in the diet, the person suffers from many dental and bone-related deformities. The long bones are affected which results in breaking and fractures in the bones. There is a reduction in bone density and elasticity which results in osteosclerosis. There are problems with dental fluorosis in cases of children during the growth of the teeth in case of a high intake of fluorine.Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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