Question

question 28
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nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (nshp) is one of the more common of the metabolic bone diseases that are prevalent in captive reptiles. it is caused by all of the following except
inappropriately low calcium intake.
low vitamin d₃ intake.
too great an exposure to uvb radiation.
excessive phosphorus intake.

Explanation:

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSHP) in captive reptiles is caused by low calcium intake, low vitamin D3 intake, and excessive phosphorus intake. Adequate UVB radiation is beneficial for calcium - metabolism and vitamin D3 synthesis in reptiles, and too much UVB radiation is not a cause of NSHP.

Answer:

C. too great an exposure to UVB radiation