This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Hypercalcemia would not be expected to occur as a result of \nSelect and explain. \nA. Lung carcinoma, B. Sarcoidosis, C. Hypothyroidism, D. Administration of thiazide drugs', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Hypercalcemia often is associated with malignancies and is due either to skeletal metastasis or to a humoral substance secreted by a tumour.Hypercalcemia accompanying sarcoidosis appears to be due to enhanced synthesis of vitamin D.Thiazide diuretics cause hypercalcemia by decreasing the urinary clearance of calcium. Lithium may cause a mild hypercalcemia by elevating plasma parathormone levels.Calcium levels in persons with hypothyroidism are either normal or low as a result of the decreased bone turnover.', 'role': 'assistant'}]