Open Parathyroidectomy Is Currently Being Replaced with Less Invasive and More

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Multiple Choice

Open parathyroidectomy is currently being replaced with less invasive and more targeted techniques; however,the amount of parathyroid tissue that should be removed remains controversial and relates to whether single or multiple glands are involved.A portion of a gland must remain to:

• A) prevent hypocalcemia and its complications.
• B) serve as a marker for later surgery should the gland fail to produce PTH.
• C) regenerate into normal parathyroid tissue.
• D) maintain the patient in a state of hypercalcemia to compensate for the lost glands.

Understand the characteristics and objectives of scientific inquiry.

Identify the role of intuition, authority, and skepticism in scientific research.

Recognize the importance of empiricism and falsifiability in the scientific method.

Be aware of the process and significance of peer review in scientific research.

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