A Tumor in an Endocrine Gland Caused Jane to Have

question 34

Multiple Choice

A tumor in an endocrine gland caused Jane to have weakened bones and unusually high levels of blood calcium. Which gland was affected?

• A) parathyroid gland
• B) pancreas
• C) bone marrow
• D) pituitary gland

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