A Lack of Vitamin D

question 70

Multiple Choice

A lack of vitamin D

• A)stimulates increased calcitonin secretion.
• B)causes osteomalacia in children.
• C)decreases absorption of dietary calcium.
• D)inhibits PTH secretion.

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Definitions:

Intercostal Retractions

The inward movement of the spaces between the ribs during inspiration, a sign of respiratory distress indicating increased effort to breathe.

Expiratory Wheezes

High-pitched sounds heard with a stethoscope during exhalation, indicating airflow obstruction in the airways.

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing, which can be a sign of various conditions, including respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, or acidosis.

Pulmonary Embolism

A potentially life-threatening condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.