Which of the Following Types of Hyperparathyroidism Is the Result

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of hyperparathyroidism is the result of an overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to long-term decreased levels of serum calcium often associated with chronic renal disease?

• A)Primary hyperparathyroidism
• B)Secondary hyperparathyroidism
• C)Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
• D)Familial hyperparathyroidism

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An Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded individual psychology and emphasized the importance of feelings of inferiority in the development of personality.

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