Hypocapnia refers to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Low CO2 (hypocapnia) isn't listed; typically from hyperventilation "answer key unclear.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Submassive hepatic necrosis involves extensive liver damage, leading to prolonged transaminase elevation, coagulopathy (abnormal prothrombin time), and hepatic encephalopathy with fluid retention; vomiting and high bilirubin may occur but are less specific.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis does not increase peptic ulcer incidence; it causes malabsorption, not iron deficiency, and tetany/purpura are rare.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Osteoporosis features normal calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase, unlike the others which alter these parameters.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All listed hormones "glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone, and adrenal steroids "increase blood glucose via glycogenolysis or gluconeogenesis.