A Patient's Vitamin D Level Is Below Normal

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient's vitamin D level is below normal.Which endocrine gland will need additional investigation?

• A) Thyroid
• B) Parathyroid
• C) Hypothalamus
• D) Anterior pituitary

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

is a division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, conserving and restoring energy.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for the control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Involuntary Muscles

Muscles that operate automatically without conscious control, such as the heart and muscles in the digestive system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.