Which of the Following Conditions Would Be Expected to Reduce

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would be expected to reduce the free (i.e.,ionized) [Ca⁺⁺] in the plasma?

A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Reduced dietary intake of phosphate
C) A tumor secreting parathyroid hormone-like peptide
D) Ingestion of calcitriol
E) Acute respiratory alkalosis