A 25-year-old man presents with persistent joint pain and a history of recurrent fractures of each humerus. His hematocrit and complete blood count (CBC) are normal, but blood calcium levels are high. Hormone levels are all within normal ranges except PTH that exceeds normal by threefold. Which if the following could be prescribed to offset the effects of the elevated PTH?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin C
C) Recombinant RANK ligand
D) Somatotrophin (growth hormone)
E) Calcitonin
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