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?

    <p>Essential hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contribute to the etiology of hypertension?

    <p>Genetic inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to calculate blood pressure?

    <p>$BP = SV \times HR \times TPR$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Essential hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Essential hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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