Question
Tetany is caused by poisoning with:
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Oxalic acid
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Carbolic acid
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Sulphuric acid
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Nitric acid
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Ans.A. Oxalic acid
It combines with calcium and causes its withdrawal from them causing hypocalcemia.
In acute poisoning by oxalic acid, it produces hypoglycemia leading to muscle irritability, tetany & convulsions.
It produces tubular necrosis & causes death from uraemia in 2- 14 days.
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