Impaired renal synthesis of 1,25-vitamin D3 (calcitriol) accelerate:
a. Hypocalcemia
b. Macrocytic anemia
c. Increased erythropoietin secretion
d. Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: a. Hypocalcemia
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