Hypertension Overview

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What factors contribute to the etiology of hypertension?

Multifactorial abnormalities including genetic inheritance, psychological stress, environmental, and dietary factors (correct)

Environmental and dietary factors only

Genetic inheritance only

Psychological stress only

Which of the following is a specific cause of hypertension?

Renal artery constriction (correct)

High daily sodium intake

Aging-related blood pressure increase

Lack of physical exercise

How is blood pressure calculated?

CO / TPR

SV x HR

HR / CO

SV x HR x TPR (correct)

Which category of hypertension has no specific cause but is highly heritable?

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What long-term organ plays a critical role in controlling blood pressure?

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What is the most common disease with potential complications such as cardiovascular problems, renal disease, and blindness?

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Which of the following contribute to the etiology of hypertension?

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What is the formula used to calculate blood pressure?

$BP = SV \times HR \times TPR$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a specific cause of hypertension?

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What is the primary determinant of long-term blood pressure control according to the text?

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Which category of hypertension is highlighted as having no specific cause but a significant heritability percentage?

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What factors contribute to the etiology of hypertension?

Which of the following is a specific cause of hypertension?

How is blood pressure calculated?

Which category of hypertension has no specific cause but is highly heritable?

What long-term organ plays a critical role in controlling blood pressure?

What is the most common disease with potential complications such as cardiovascular problems, renal disease, and blindness?

Which of the following contribute to the etiology of hypertension?

What is the formula used to calculate blood pressure?

Which of the following is NOT a specific cause of hypertension?

What is the primary determinant of long-term blood pressure control according to the text?

Which category of hypertension is highlighted as having no specific cause but a significant heritability percentage?

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