A Condition Affecting Nerves Causing Muscle Spasms as a Result

question 38

Multiple Choice

A condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium is

• A)ketoacidosis.
• B)myxedema.
• C)goiter.
• D)tetany.

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