A term for decreased activity of the parathyroid glands is:
A) hypoglycemia.
B) hypoparathyroidism.
C) hypophysis.
D) hypothyroidism.

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Hypoparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce insufficient amounts of parathyroid hormone, resulting in low levels of calcium in the blood. Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, hypophysis refers to the pituitary gland, and hypothyroidism refers to decreased activity of the thyroid gland.

A Term for Decreased Activity of the Parathyroid Glands Is