Which of the following causes tetany?
A) Increased permeability of nerve membranes due to low serum calcium
B) Excess calcium ions in skeletal muscle due to excess parathyroid hormone (PTH)
C) Excess calcium ions inside somatic nerves as a result of neoplasms
D) Increased stimulation of the nerves in the cerebral cortex

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Tetany is caused by low serum calcium levels, which increase the permeability of nerve membranes, leading to spontaneous nerve discharge and muscle spasms.

Which of the Following Causes Tetany