Which of the following is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Congenital heart disease
3. Anterior pituitary gland
4. Parathyroid gland
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1. Rarely occurs
2. Does not frequently occur
3. The most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism.
4. Does not frequently occur
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