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What is the primary role of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the primary role of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
- Increasing renal excretion of calcium
- Preserving calcium within normal range (correct)
- Promoting bone formation
- Stimulating conversion of activated Vitamin D to inactive Vitamin D
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of a functioning parathyroid adenoma and phosphaturia?
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of a functioning parathyroid adenoma and phosphaturia?
- Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism
- Primary hyperparathyroidism (correct)
What is a common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
- Increased activated Vitamin D levels
- High phosphate levels
- Vitamin C overdose
- Decreased serum calcium (correct)
In hypoparathyroidism, what is a common post-surgical cause that leads to accidental injury to the parathyroid glands?
In hypoparathyroidism, what is a common post-surgical cause that leads to accidental injury to the parathyroid glands?
What is a common laboratory result associated with primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a common laboratory result associated with primary hyperparathyroidism?
How does Parathyroid hormone indirectly stimulate intestinal absorption of calcium?
How does Parathyroid hormone indirectly stimulate intestinal absorption of calcium?
What is the primary role of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the primary role of Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the main cause of primary hyperparathyroidism leading to hypercalcemia?
What is the main cause of primary hyperparathyroidism leading to hypercalcemia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the primary effect of Parathyroid hormone on bone?
What is the primary effect of Parathyroid hormone on bone?
What is a common laboratory result associated with tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a common laboratory result associated with tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
In hypoparathyroidism, what does a patient often become dependent on for calcium supplementation?
In hypoparathyroidism, what does a patient often become dependent on for calcium supplementation?
What is a key feature of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
What is a key feature of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
What happens to phosphates in cases of tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
What happens to phosphates in cases of tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
What result would be expected in primary hyperparathyroidism when checking ionized calcium levels?
What result would be expected in primary hyperparathyroidism when checking ionized calcium levels?
What is the consequence of undetected primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the consequence of undetected primary hyperparathyroidism?
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