MDCAT
Biology
2022
Biology · Support and Movement
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Question
Tetany is caused by ____ in blood.
Options
- A
Low Ca
- B
High Ca
- C
Low Mg
- D
High Mg
Explanation
Tetany is a calcium deficiency disease. Option A is the correct option.
Tetany is a calcium deficiency disease. This option is the correct option.
High calcium levels in the blood do not cause tetany, so the option is incorrect.
Low magnesium levels in the blood do not cause tetany, so the option is incorrect.
High magnesium levels in the blood do not cause tetany, so the option is incorrect.
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