Which of the following is true about secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM-MC cause is Chronic renal failure-May occur in hypocalcemia secondary to inadequate calcium or vitamin D intake, or malabsorption.-Related to hyperphosphatemia (and resultant hypocalcemia)-Deficiency of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D due to loss of renal tissue-Low calcium intake-Decreased calcium absorption
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