Calcimimetics like cinacalcet (Sensipar) that mimic the effects of endogenous calcium can help ____ parathyroid hormone (PTH) release,thus helping to ____ excessive bone breakdown in people with parathyroid tumors or other conditions that cause parathyroid hyperactivity.
A) increase; increase
B) increase; decrease
C) decrease; decrease
D) decrease; increase
E) none of the above; calcium and calcimimetic drugs do not affect the release or effects of PTH
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