Which of the following is NOT a consequence of parathyroid gland removal?

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Reduction in blood calcium concentrationLowering of blood phosphate concentrationIncreased neuromuscular excitabilityTetany caused by low calcium levels

Explanation

Removal of the parathyroid gland leads to a drop in plasma calcium levels, causing neuromuscular hyperexcitability and hypocalcemic tetany. However, plasma phosphate levels actually increase, so a decrease in phosphate is not a typical effect.