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What would happen if the parathyroid gland was removed?

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Removal of parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy (removal of thyroid) causes decreased secretion of parathormone. The conditions are.
(i) Muscle spasm known as tetany
(ii) Painful cramps of the limb muscles.
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