Multiple choice

Which of the following causes parathyroid tetany?

  1. Hypoparathyroidism

  2. Hypogonadism

  3. Hyperparathyroidism

  4. Hypothyroidism

  5. Hyperglycaemia

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Explanation

It is the phenomenon of hyposecretion of PTH by parathyroid due to autoimmune disease, genetic disease or accidental damage to the glands. It leads to hypercalcemic or parathyroid tetany.