In tetany hyperexcitability is due to:
Correct Answer: Low Ca++ causes | permeability to Na+
Description: Ans. (a) Low Ca++ causes | permeability to Na+(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.380)Reason for hyperexcitability in tetany - low serum calcium levels moves more sodium ions entry into the cell leading to more frequent action potential generation
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