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Removal of parathyroid gland produces the following changes EXCEPT_________________?

Correct answer: B. Decrease in plasma phosphate level

  • A. Decline plasma calcium level
  • B. Decrease in plasma phosphate level
  • C. Neuromuscular hyperexcitability
  • D. hypo calcemic tetany

Explanation

Loss of parathyroid hormone lowers plasma calcium and raises phosphate because renal phosphate excretion falls. The resulting hypocalcaemia causes neuromuscular hyperexcitability and tetany, so a decrease in phosphate is the exception.

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