Which of the Following Statements Is Characteristic of Hyperparathyroidism

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is characteristic of hyperparathyroidism?

• A) It is characterized by low blood levels of calcium.
• B) It is characterized by high levels of blood phosphorous.
• C) Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs when calcium is abnormally excreted by the kidneys and the parathyroid glands increase their production of parathyroid hormone to maintain adequate blood levels of calcium.
• D) Kidney failure is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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Definitions:

Pebble Tools

Primitive stone tools made by chipping small flakes from pebbles to create a sharp edge, used by early humans for cutting and scraping; typical of the Paleolithic era.

Atlatl

A tool used to throw spears or darts with greater force and distance than could be achieved by the human arm alone, employed by various ancient cultures.

Burin

A type of stone tool with a chisel-like edge, primarily used in carving or engraving hard materials during prehistoric times.

Flakes

Small, thin pieces of something, typically broken off from a larger piece, often used in reference to stone tool production in archaeology.