During thyroid surgery, a surgeon mistakenly removes the parathyroid glands from his patient. Which of the following is a likely outcome in the patient?

A. His kidneys will decrease the loss of calcium in the urine.
B. Blood calcium levels will drop.
C. His blood sugar will increase.
D. He will lose bone mass due to excessive bone erosion.


Answer: B

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