If a child presents with bowed legs and delayed fontanelle closure, which mechanism is most likely impaired, leading to this condition?

💡 Explanation

Rickets results from impaired calcium absorption in the small intestine due to vitamin D deficiency, because vitamin D is crucial for calcium uptake. Therefore, insufficient calcium leads to weakened bones and skeletal deformities, rather than issues with erythropoietin, glucose, or neuron function.

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