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Hypokalaemia is caused by the deficiency...

Hypokalaemia is caused by the deficiency of `"____________"`.

A

Iodine

B

Potassium

C

Iron

D

Calcium

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B
In hypokalemia, the level of potassium in blood is too low. A low potassium level can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms develop as well. It can cause cardiac arrest as well.
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