What Is the Primary Reason for Hypocalcemia Developing During End-Stage

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason for hypocalcemia developing during end-stage renal failure or uremia?

• A)decreased parathyroid hormone secretion
• B)insufficient calcium in the diet
• C)excessive excretion of calcium ions in the urine
• D)a deficit of activated vitamin D and hyperphosphatemia

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, which allows for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals.

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up electrical communication between neurons.

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that transmits information along a neuron, enabling communication within the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the body that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse from one nerve cell to another.