A 50-year-old man has low serum calcium and high serum phosphate levels. His urinary cAMP levels are low. He most likely suffers from: a.      Hypoparathyroidism b.      Hyperparathyroidism c.      Vitamin D deficiency d.      Cushing’s syndrome Bone loss associated with renal failure occurs because: a.      the failing kidney is no longer capable of PTH production b.      renal phosphate clearance decreases in renal failure c.      the failing kidney increases activation of vitamin D

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A 50-year-old man has low serum calcium and high serum phosphate levels. His urinary cAMP levels are low. He most likely suffers from:

a.      Hypoparathyroidism
b.      Hyperparathyroidism
c.      Vitamin D deficiency
d.      Cushing’s syndrome

Bone loss associated with renal failure occurs because:
a.      the failing kidney is no longer capable of PTH production
b.      renal phosphate clearance decreases in renal failure
c.      the failing kidney increases activation of vitamin D
d.      renal calcium clearance increases in renal failure

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