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: Physiology
Hypocalcemia in immediate post-op period following excision of parathyroid adenoma is due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Stress, B. Hypercalciuria, C. Increased calcitonin, D. Increased uptake by bones
D: Increased uptake by bones
Answer: D: Increased uptake by bones 
Explanation: Hypocalcemia in immediate post-op period following excision of parathyroid adenoma is due to increased uptake by bones. It is known as Hungry Bone Syndrome