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  •  Tetany is caused by  Option: 1 Hyperparathyroidism  <div cl

 Tetany is caused by

 

Option: 1

Hyperparathyroidism

 


Option: 2

Hypoparathyroidism


Option: 3

Hyperthyroidism

 


Option: 4

Hypothyroidism

 


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Parathyroid Gland & Its Disorders -

 

Parathyroid Disorders:

  • Hypoparathyroidism (deficiency of PTH):
    • It causes the lowering of blood cal­cium level. 
    • This increases the excitability of nerves and muscles, causing cramps and convulsions. 
    • Sustained con­tractions of the muscles of the larynx, face, hands and feet are produced. 
    • This disorder is called parathyroid tetany or hypocalcemic tetany.

-Hence, the correct option is Hypoparathyroidism

 

 

 

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