Prolonged exposure to elevations of PTH causes the development of what bone disease (characterized by rapid bone turnover with an excess of collagen production)?
A) rickets
B) osteomalacia
C) osteopenia
D) osteosarcoma
E) osteitis fibrosa cystica

Question

Prolonged exposure to elevations of PTH causes the development of what bone disease (characterized by rapid bone turnover with an excess of collagen production)?
A) ​rickets
B) ​osteomalacia
C) ​osteopenia
D) ​osteosarcoma
E) ​osteitis fibrosa cystica

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prolonged exposure to elevated PTH levels is characteristic of hyperparathyroidism, which leads to the development of osteitis fibrosa cystica. This is a bone disease that is characterized by an excess of collagen production, rapid bone turnover, and the formation of cyst-like brown tumors.

Prolonged Exposure to Elevations of PTH Causes the Development of What