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. Cardiac arrhythmia caused by lack of calcium
B. High plasma phosphate concentration
C. Stunted growth due to constant osteoclast stimulation and release of calcium from bones
D. High concentration of calcium excreted in the urine
Answer: C
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A) specific gravity. B) hematocrit. C) viscosity. D) pH. E) differential cell count.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)