Sustained muscle spasms from hypocalcemia are known as ________
A) gigantism
B) synergism
C) tetany
D) androgens
C
Explanation: A) Gigantism is caused by too much growth hormone, not too little calcium.
B) This is the process of two hormones working together, not a disease.
C) Correct! Nerve irritability and muscle spasms (tetany) occur with a low level of blood calcium.
D) Androgens are male sex hormones, not a disease.
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