Which of the following statement IS TRUE regarding FGF 23 a key regulator in bone and mineral metabolism in CKD ?
A. Its chief action is to reduce phosphate reabsorption in the proximal tubule
B. FGF 23 retards the progression of CKD in diabetics and non-diabetics
C. Increased phosphate excretion is the stimuli for increase FGF 23 production
D. FGF 23 protects against the development of hyperparathyroidism
Answer:A
Which of the following statement IS TRUE regarding FGF 23 a key regulator in bone and mineral metabolism in CKD ?
A. Its chief action is to reduce phosphate reabsorption in the proximal tubule B. FGF 23 retards the progression of CKD in diabetics and non-diabetics C. Increased phosphate excretion is the stimuli for increase FGF 23 production D. FGF 23 protects against the development of hyperparathyroidism