Physiology – MCQ 75 – Hypercalcemia in malignancy

Hypercalcemia associated with malignancy is most often mediated by:
A. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
B. Parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP)
C. Interleukin – 6 (IL-6)
D. Calcitonin

Correct answer : B. Parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP)

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