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During Thyroid Surgery, a Surgeon Mistakenly Removes the Parathyroid Glands

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During thyroid surgery, a surgeon mistakenly removes the parathyroid glands from his patient. Which of the following is a likely outcome in the patient?


A) Blood calcium levels will drop.
B) His kidneys will decrease the loss of calcium in the urine.
C) He will lose bone mass due to excessive bone erosion.
D) His blood sugar will increase.

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