What would happen following a complete parathyroidectomy and no post-surgical pharmacotherapy was initiated?
A. Blood calcium levels could drop to dangerously low levels.
B. Blood calcium levels would increase to dangerous levels.
C. No net effect on calcium levels over time as the thyroid would enlarge and secrete additional calcitonin to compensate.
D. Blood calcium levels would increase slightly, but not to dangerous levels.
Answer: A
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