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Forgive if this is an ignorant question...
Can someone explain to me how hypOcalcemia causes tetany?
I've read somewhere that Ca plays a role in 'stabilizing' nerve transmission, and a lack of Ca subsequently results in over stimulation and tetany. If this is true or not, does anyone have any better or more detailed explaination of this?
Further, if Ca levels are high in a given muscle cell, relaxation is inhibited via binding Troponin C, correct? If relaxation is inhibited - wouldn't that be tetany. For completeness... wouldn't those two points yield that hypercalemia also causes tetany?
Can someone explain to me how hypOcalcemia causes tetany?
I've read somewhere that Ca plays a role in 'stabilizing' nerve transmission, and a lack of Ca subsequently results in over stimulation and tetany. If this is true or not, does anyone have any better or more detailed explaination of this?
Further, if Ca levels are high in a given muscle cell, relaxation is inhibited via binding Troponin C, correct? If relaxation is inhibited - wouldn't that be tetany. For completeness... wouldn't those two points yield that hypercalemia also causes tetany?