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Renal osteodystrophy is due to:-

A
Increased synthesis of calcitriol in kidney
B
No synthesis of calcitriol in kidney
C
Decreased synthesis of calcitriol in kidney
D
Fluctuating production of calcitriol in kidney
High-Yield Explanation
Renal rickets/ renal osteodystrophy - This is seen in patients with chronic renal failure. Renal rickets is mainly due to decreased synthesis of calcitriol in kidney. lt can be treated by administration of calcitriol. Reference: Satyanarayana- Biochemistry, 3rd edition, pg-128

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