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Low Ca++ in the body fluid may be the cause of:

1. tetany
2. anaemia
3. angina pectoris
4. gout

Correct answer: tetany

Solution

Calcium helps stabilize nerve and muscle cell membranes. When body-fluid Ca++ drops, neurons fire more easily, causing increased neuromuscular excitability and tetany.

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