Which of the Following May Be a Consequence of Excessive

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a consequence of excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone?

• A)exhaustion of the immune system
• B)loss of calcium from the bone
• C)convulsive contractions of skeletal muscles
• D)gigantism

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