KROK 1 Stomatology 2012 – Question 139 · KROK (Dentistry)
A child with renal insufficiency exhibits delayed teeth eruption. This is most likely caused by the abnormal formation of the following substance:
- A. Glutamate
- B. α-ketoglutarate
- C. Glycocyamine
- D. 1,25(OH)₂D₃
- E. Hydroxylysine
Hint
Consider which hormone regulating calcium absorption and mineralisation is activated by a final hydroxylation step in the kidney.
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