Which of the Following May Be a Consequence of Excessive

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a consequence of excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone?

• A) convulsive contractions of skeletal muscles
• B) giantism
• C) loss of calcium from the blood
• D) loss of calcium from the bone

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