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What is the primary organ responsible for absorbing magnesium?
What is the primary organ responsible for absorbing magnesium?
- Liver
- Stomach
- Lungs
- Small intestine (correct)
What happens when there is renal failure in relation to magnesium levels?
What happens when there is renal failure in relation to magnesium levels?
- Hypermagnesemia due to decreased excretion in urine (correct)
- Hypermagnesemia due to increased excretion in urine
- Hypomagnesemia due to increased excretion in urine
- Hypomagnesemia due to decreased excretion in urine
What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on plasma magnesium levels?
What is the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on plasma magnesium levels?
- Increases plasma magnesium levels (correct)
- Has no effect on plasma magnesium levels
- Decreases bone mobilization of magnesium
- Decreases plasma magnesium levels
How does long-term use of high-dosage magnesium supplements relate to toxicity?
How does long-term use of high-dosage magnesium supplements relate to toxicity?
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