The Most Common Causes of Medullary Nephrocalcinosis Are Primary Hyperparathyroidism

question 1

Multiple Choice

The most common causes of medullary nephrocalcinosis are primary hyperparathyroidism and __________.

• A) renal infarct
• B) tubular acidosis
• C) tubular alkalosis
• D) renal transplant

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Coat Color Allele(s)

Variations in the genetic codes that determine the color of an animal's fur, feathers, scales, or skin.

Inherits

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining certain characteristics of the offspring.

Four Alleles

A condition where four alternative versions of a gene exist within a population, contributing to genetic diversity.

Map Units

A unit of measurement used in genetics to describe the distance between genes on a chromosome, equivalent to a 1% recombination frequency.