Which word is used to describe sustained muscle spasms due to hypocalcemia?
A) circadian
B) tetany
C) ergyism
D) receptor
B
Explanation: A) Circadian refers to the 24-hour wake—sleep cycle, not muscle spasms.
B) Correct!
C) There is no such medical word.
D) A receptor is a cellular structure, not a muscle spasm.
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