Hypersecretion of parathormone results in
A) low levels of blood calcium.
B) development of renal calculi.
C) increased production of insulin.
D) excess production of ADH.
B
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1. 1980. 2. 1984. 3. 1986. 4. 1999.
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1. Gathering information about how the injuries occurred. 2. Collecting evidence against the suspected abuser. 3. Encouraging the child to talk about his experience. 4. Protecting the child from further injury.