Hypocalcemic Tetany

Question

Hypocalcemic tetany
A) causes a flaccid paralysis.
B) resembles neuromuscular blockade by curare.
C) may be caused by a deficiency of PTH.
D) is caused by a deficiency of insulin.

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemic tetany is caused by a deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH) which regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. This results in low levels of calcium in the blood, leading to symptoms such as muscle cramps, spasms, and contractions.