Which of the Following Statements Describes a Risk Factor for High

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a risk factor for high blood pressure?

• A) Three alcohol drinks per day increases the risk for developing high blood pressure.
• B) Most people are genetically sensitive to sodium and will develop high blood pressure from excess salt intake.
• C) Ninety-five percent of people under 50 years of age with high blood pressure respond favourably to low salt intake.
• D) Ninety-five percent of people with high blood pressure who restrict salt intake show a significant decrease in blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Lamellated Corpuscle

A nerve ending in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Dermal Papilla

Small, nipple-like extensions of the dermis into the epidermis that supply blood and nourishment to the epidermal layer.