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cabate

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When blood calcium concentration is low the _____ releases _____ in order to raise blood calcium levels.
 a. parathyroid gland, calcitonin
  b. thyroid gland, PTH
  c. parathyroid gland, PTH
  d. thyroid gland, calcitonin

Question 2

You have a patient who reports the feeling of tetany occurring in both the hands and feet. What is the likely cause of these symptoms?
 a. hypercalcemia
  b. dehydration
  c. hypocalcemia
  d. hyperkalemia


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c


cabate

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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