This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Alkaline phosphatase is elevated in all, EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Rickets, B. Osteomalacia, C. Hypoparathyroidism, D. Hypophosphatemia
C: Hypoparathyroidism
Answer: C: Hypoparathyroidism 
Explanation: Answer is C (Hypoparathyroidism) : Raised alkaline phosphatase levels are associated with hyperparathyroidism and not with hypoparathyroidi.sm. Serum alkaline phosphatase levels may be raised in hyperparathyroidism depending upon degree of involvement of bone. Q