Julie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor of the thyroid.Surgery was performed to remove the thyroid.However,post-operatively,Julie's blood calcium levels began declining to life-threatening levels.This decline is most likely due to
A)thyroid hormone replacement therapy after the surgery.
B)damage to the anterior pituitary during surgery.
C)accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during surgery.
D)improper laboratory handling of blood samples.
E)post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The parathyroid glands are located near the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood. Accidental removal of these glands during thyroid surgery can lead to a decrease in blood calcium levels, which can be life-threatening. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy, damage to the anterior pituitary, improper laboratory handling of blood samples, and post-traumatic stress disorder would not be the most likely cause of the declining blood calcium levels in this scenario.

Julie Was Diagnosed with an Aggressive Tumor of the Thyroid