NEET 2016 Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question with Solution

Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli sustained muscle contraction is known as

A

tetany

B

tonus

C

spasm

D

fatigue

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Tetany is a condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunctioning of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium.

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