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    Parath ormone deficiency produces muscle ramps or tetany as a result of

    A)  lowered blood \[C{{a}^{2+}}\]  

    B)  enhanced blood \[N{{a}^{2+}}\]

    C)  enhanced blood glucose

    D)  enhanced blood \[C{{a}^{2+}}\]'

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Parathormone released by the parathyroid gland elevates the level of \[C{{a}^{2+}}\] in blood. The deficiency of this hormone lowers blood \[C{{a}^{2+}}\] As a result, the excitability of muscles and nerves increases producing tetany sustained contraction.


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