In Hypocalcemia

question 59

Multiple Choice

In hypocalcemia,

• A) depolarization is prevented.
• B) PTH production is reduced.
• C) blood Ca²⁺ levels are increased.
• D) neuromuscular excitability increases.
• E) neuromuscular excitability decreases.

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Definitions:

P-value

A statistical measure that helps determine the significance of results obtained in hypothesis testing, indicating the probability of observing the obtained results if the null hypothesis were true.

Friedman Test

A test that doesn't rely on parameter-specific data, used to identify treatment variances across several trials.

One-tail

A type of hypothesis test that determines the significance of one end, or tail, of the data distribution.

Two-tail

Pertains to hypothesis tests that consider extreme outcomes in both tails of the distribution, allowing for tests of deviation in two opposite directions.