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Chemical Coordination And Integration

Question
CBSEENBI11025418

Tetany is caused by

  • hyperparathyroidism

  • hypoparathyroidism

  • hyperthyroidism

  • hypothyroidism

Solution

B.

hypoparathyroidism

Tetany is caused due to hypoparathyroidism. It causes the lowering blood calcium level. This increases the excitibility of nerves and muscles which results in sustained contraction of muscles of larynx, face, hands and feet.