Question

Low Ca${}^{2+}$ in body fluid may be the reason for

• A. Anaemia
• B. Angina pectoris
• C. Gout
• D. Tetany

Answer 1

The correct option is D Tetany

Low calcium levels in body cause hypocalcaemia. This may cause tetany, a disorder that occurs due to deficiency of parathormone. Parathormone is secreted from the parathyroid gland and increases blood calcium level by increasing the reabsorption of calcium from the bones. When parathormone levels are low, calcium level also gets decreased and this cause muscular spasms, a symptom of tetany. The muscles contract involuntarily and this causes painful cramps.

So, the correct answer is 'Tetany'.