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Why Does Hypocalcemia Cause Tetany

Question 56

Question 56

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Why does hypocalcemia cause tetany?


A) Skeletal muscle contractions are weaker.
B) Nerves to skeletal muscle are more excitable.
C) Calcium is not stored in skeletal muscle cells.
D) Serum phosphate levels are low.

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