A 36-year-old woman is diagnosed as having an abnormal endocrine condition characterized by hyperactivity of any of the four small glands located in the neck. This disease is termed:
A) hyperparathyroidism.
B) hyperthyroidism.
C) hypoparathyroidism.
D) hypothyroidism.

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Hyperparathyroidism is the condition characterized by the hyperactivity of one or more of the four parathyroid glands located in the neck, leading to excessive production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This can result in elevated calcium levels in the blood.

A 36-Year-Old Woman Is Diagnosed as Having an Abnormal Endocrine