Hypocalcemic tetany
A)causes a flaccid paralysis.
B)resembles neuromuscular blockade by curare.
C)may be caused by a deficiency of PTH.
D)is caused by a deficiency of insulin.

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Hypocalcemic tetany may be caused by a deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the body. A deficiency of PTH results in decreased calcium levels in the blood, which can lead to muscle spasms, cramps, and eventually tetany. Flaccid paralysis (answer A) is not a characteristic of hypocalcemic tetany, while neuromuscular blockade by curare (answer B) is caused by a completely different mechanism. Hypocalcemic tetany is also not caused by a deficiency of insulin (answer D).

Hypocalcemic Tetany