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Hypoparathyroidism is usually accompanied by hypocalcemia and in sever cases leads to?
Tetany
What disorders contribute to decreased serum magnesium levels?
diarrhea, hypoparathyroidism, pancreatitis, Cushing's disease, and with excessive diuretic use
What is the medical term meaning decreased parathyroid activity?
Hypoparathyroidism is the medical term for decreased parathyroid activity, leading to low levels of parathyroid hormone and calcium in the blood, which can result in symptoms like muscle cramps, tingling sensations, and seizures. Treatment often involves calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
Insufficient secretion of the parathyroid glands causes?
hypoparathyroidism
Who is affected by hypoparathyroidism?
Hypoparathyroidism affects both males and females of all ages.
How can you prevent hypoparathyroidism?
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent hypoparathyroidism. A doctor can give you literature on how to live with the disease.
What would result from hypoparathyroidism?
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What is the condition known as hypoparathyroidism?
Occasionally, too much parathyroid tissue is removed, and a person may develop hypoparathyroidism (under-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
Nursing care for hypoparathyroidism patients?
monitor vs..
What is the prognosis for hypoparathyroidism?
Presently hypoparathyroidism is considered incurable. The disorder requires lifelong replacement therapy to control symptoms. Medical research however, continues to search for a cure.
Describe three patterns of natural selection on polygenic traits Which one leads to two distinct phenotypes?
One pattern of natural selection polygenic traits is directional selection, in which one end of the spectrum leads to increased fitness and the other end decreased fitness. Disruptive selection is when both ends of the spectrum lead to increased fitness and the middle leads to decreased fitness and it leads to two distinct phenotypes being selected for. It's opposite is stabilizing selection, in which the middle has the best fitness and the two extremes have decreased fitness.
Explain the law of supply in your own words?
Law of supply: If demand is held constant, an increase in supply leads to a decreased price, while a decrease in supply leads etc
