If too little parathyroid hormone is produced, the muscles may go into spasms and convulsions and gradual paralysis may occur. This condition, which affects mainly the face and hands, is called ________ and can be fatal.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tetany
If too little parathyroid hormone is produced, the muscles may go into spasms and convulsions and gradual paralysis may occur. This condition, which affects mainly the face and hands, is called tetany and can be fatal.
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