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Tetany is the disorder of


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Circulatory system

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Excretory system

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Muscle and Skeletal system

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Respiratory system

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The correct option is C

Muscle and Skeletal system


Disorders of muscular and skeletal system:

Tetany: Rapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca++ in body fluid.

· Myasthenia gravis: Auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.

· Muscular dystrophy: Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.

Arthritis: Inflammation of joints.

·Osteoporosis: Age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause.

Gout: Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.



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