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D2AR0N

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on: Aug 10, 2018
A patient has the following test results: increased serum calcium levels, decreased serum phosphorus levels, and increased levels of parathyroid hormone. This patient most likely has:
 
  A) Hyperparathyroidism
  B) Hypoparathyroidism
  C) Nephrosis
  D) Steatorrhea

Question 2

Which of the following is an effect of increased parathyroid hormone secretion?
 
  A) Decreased blood calcium levels
  B) Increased renal reabsorption of phosphate
  C) Decreased bone resorption
  D) Increased intestinal absorption of calcium
  E) Decreased blood calcium levels, increased renal reabsorption of phosphate, decreased bone resorption, and increased intestinal absorption of calcium


shoemake

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Reply #1 on: Aug 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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