A progressive bone disease marked by abnormal and excessive bone remodeling that re-sults in weakened and deformed bones is called:

a. Myositis ossificans
b. Paget disease
c. Spondylitis
d. Osteomyelitis

ANS: B

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a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 3 and 4 only

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