Osteodystrophy Develops Because of the Kidney's Inability To

question 37

Multiple Choice

Osteodystrophy develops because of the kidney's inability to:

• A) excrete calcium.
• B) activate vitamin
• C) reabsorb protein.
• D) excrete urea and creatinine.

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