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A Growing Child Develops Overactive Parathyroid Glands, Leading to Chronic

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A growing child develops overactive parathyroid glands, leading to chronic hypercalcemia. Which of the following is most likely a symptom the child will experience?


A) Stunted growth due to constant osteoclast stimulation and release of calcium from bones
B) Cardiac arrhythmia caused by lack of calcium
C) High concentration of calcium excreted in the urine
D) High plasma phosphate concentration

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