Ionized or free calcium is clinically useful for which of the following reasons?

A. It is the best indication of phosphate status because it is biologically active and tightly regulated by PTH and Vitamin D.
B. It is the best indication of calcium status because it is biologically active and tightly regulated by thyroid hormones.
C. It is the best indication of calcium status because it is biologically inactive and tightly regulated by PTH and Vitamin D.
D. It is the best indication of calcium status because it is biologically active and tightly regulated by PTH and Vitamin D.

D

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