Question

which term means \metabolic disorders characterized by elevated blood glucose levels\?
hypercalcemia
diabetes mellitus
hypoglycemia
hypertension

Explanation:

• Hypercalcemia refers to high calcium levels in the blood, not glucose.
• Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder where blood glucose levels are elevated due to issues with insulin production or action.
• Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose, the opposite of what the question asks.
• Hypertension is high blood pressure, not related to glucose levels.

Answer:

diabetes mellitus