Which of the Following Laboratory Results Would Indicate a Slowdown

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory results would indicate a slowdown in the rate of parathyroid hormone secretion?

• A) Increased serum calcium levels
• B) Decreased serum calcium levels
• C) Decreased levels of TSH
• D) Increased levels of TSH

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