Multiple Choice
Hyperparathyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes
A) increased breakdown of bone.
B) hypercalcemia, or increased circulating calcium.
C) cardiac arrhythmias and renal calculi.
D) all of the above.
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