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Hypocalcemia can be caused by overactive parathyroid gland.
Hypocalcemia can be caused by overactive parathyroid gland.
False (B)
Staying in bed for too long can lead to hypercalcemia.
Staying in bed for too long can lead to hypercalcemia.
True (A)
A kidney transplant can cause hypercalcemia.
A kidney transplant can cause hypercalcemia.
True (A)
Pancreatitis is a potential cause of hypercalcemia.
Pancreatitis is a potential cause of hypercalcemia.
Low protein levels in the blood can contribute to hypocalcemia.
Low protein levels in the blood can contribute to hypocalcemia.
Total calcium test measures the calcium that is unattached or 'free' from certain proteins in your blood.
Total calcium test measures the calcium that is unattached or 'free' from certain proteins in your blood.
Symptoms of hypercalcemia may include fatigue and loss of appetite.
Symptoms of hypercalcemia may include fatigue and loss of appetite.
Ionized calcium test measures the calcium that is unattached or 'free' from certain proteins in your blood.
Ionized calcium test measures the calcium that is unattached or 'free' from certain proteins in your blood.
Symptoms of hypocalcemia may include frequent urination and increased thirst.
Symptoms of hypocalcemia may include frequent urination and increased thirst.
About 99% of the body's calcium is stored in muscles and organs.
About 99% of the body's calcium is stored in muscles and organs.
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