Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best reflects the clinical usefulness for measuring Ionized or free calcium in blood?
A) It is the best indication of phosphate status because it is biologically active and tightly regulated by PTH and Vitamin D.
B) It is the best indication of calcium status because it is biologically active and tightly regulated by PTH and Vitamin D.
C) It is the best indication of calcium status because it is biologically inactive and tightly regulated by PTH and Vitamin D.
D) It is the best indication of calcium status because it is biologically active and tightly regulated by thyroid hormones.
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