Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - The Digestive System and Body Metabolism - Review Questions - Page 536: 45

Answer

He might have rickets.

Work Step by Step

Milk is an important source of calcium, since he is allergic to milk he could not get enough calcium. Calcium is very important for bones and its lack can cause rickets. The bones become soft and bends.
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