A major complication of thyroid surgery is the accidental damaging or removal of the parathyroid glands. This damage or removal of the parathyroid glands can result in
A) increased Na2+ retention.
B) increased plasma volume.
C) decreased plasma Ca2+.
D) delayed healing.
E) increased plasma Ca2+.
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Q43: Hyperkalemia is defined as
A) excess excitability of
Q44: Calcitonin
A) promotes the absorption of Ca2+ from
Q45: The main regulator of serum phosphate levels
Q46: In hypocalcemia,
A) depolarization is prevented.
B) PTH production
Q47: Increased osmolality of the extracellular fluid
A) increases
Q49: The most common cause of hyperkalemia is
Q50: Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone
Q51: Calcium's roles in the body include
A) bone
Q52: What is the main role of Mg2+
Q53: Adequate Ca2+ absorption from the GI tract
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