Multiple Choice
The carpopedal spasms that occur due to hyperventilation syndrome are a result of a relative ________, secondary to ________.
A) hypocalcemia, decrease in unbound calcium
B) hypercalcemia, respiratory alkalosis
C) hypocalcemia, increase in bound calcium
D) hyponatremia, respiratory alkalosis
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