Which of the Following Conditions Would Be Expected to Reduce

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would be expected to reduce the free (i.e.,ionized) [Ca⁺⁺] in the plasma?

• A)Metabolic acidosis
• B)Reduced dietary intake of phosphate
• C)A tumor secreting parathyroid hormone-like peptide
• D)Ingestion of calcitriol
• E)Acute respiratory alkalosis

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Definitions:

-Plasia

A term used to describe the formation, growth, and development of tissues and cells.

DCIS

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, a type of early-stage breast cancer where cancer cells are confined within the ducts of the breast.

Sarcomas

A rare type of cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin—thus, connective tissues, including bones, muscles, and fat.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects the organs and other tissues of the body.