Ingestion of which of the following mimics scurvy in child:: (A) Magnesium, (B) Potassium iodide, (C) Arsenic, (D) Iron
Answer is A. Ans. a. MagnesiumHypermagnesemia is most probable answer because it also cause paralysisHypermagnesemia inhibits acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, producing hypotonia, hyporeflexia, and weakness; paralysis occurs at high concentrations. The neuromuscular