Which of the Following Conditions Is Caused by Hypersecretion of Parathyroid

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is caused by hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone?

• A)Graves' disease
• B)Recklinghausen disease
• C)Addison's disease
• D)Hashimoto's disease

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies oxygenated blood to many of the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Gonadal Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the gonads, such as the testicular artery and ovarian artery.

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery of the abdomen that supplies blood to a large portion of the small intestine and part of the large intestine.

Femoral Artery

A large artery in the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb.