The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism are called:
A) tetany
B) acromegaly
C) congenital hypothyroidism
D) myxedema
A
Explanation: Tetany is the nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism. The other choices are incorrect.
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