The primary clinical manifestation of hyperparathyroidism is
a. hypocalcemia.
b. hypercalcemia.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. hyperglycemia.
B
Hyperparathyroidism involves overactivity of the parathyroid glands, with increased production of parathormone. The primary clinical manifestation is hypercalcemia. This occurs as calcium leaves the bones and accumulates in the blood stream.
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