The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism is called:
A)tetany
B)acromegaly
C)cretinism
D)myxedema

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The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism is called tetany. Acromegaly refers to the overproduction of growth hormone, cretinism results from the congenital absence of thyroid hormones, and myxedema is a condition caused by severe hypothyroidism.

The Nerve Irritability and Muscle Cramps That Develop as a Result