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Parathyroid gland - class-XI
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Tetany (irregular muscle contraction) and osteoporosis are caused due to the deficiency of
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Parathormone
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Hypoparathyroidism is decreased function of the parathyroid glands with underproduction of parathyroid hormone. This can lead to low levels of calcium in the blood, often causing cramping and twitching of muscles or tetany (involuntary muscle contraction).