This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Which of the following is associated with Osteomalacia? 
Select and explain. 
A. Decrease in osteoid surface, B. Decrease in osteoid volume, C. Increase in osteoid maturation time, D. Increase in mineral apposition rate
C: Increase in osteoid maturation time
Answer: C: Increase in osteoid maturation time 
Explanation: steomalacia is an adult counterpa of rickets. It is primarily due to deficiency of vitamin D. This results in failure to replace the turnover of calcium and phosphorus in the organic matrix of the bone, as a result bone content is demineralised and the bony substance is replaced by soft osteoid tissue. Finally resulting in an increase in osteoid maturation time. Ref: Essential Ohopedics, 3rd Edition By J Maheswari, Pages 264-5.