Which of the Following Explains How Obesity Increases the Risk

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains how obesity increases the risk for developing hypertension?

• A) Obesity is associated with altered kidney function and fluid retention leading to higher blood pressure.
• B) The excess fat pads surrounding the kidneys impair blood flow to these organs and lead to higher output of renin.
• C) Sodium intake in obese people significantly exceeds the recommended intake, thereby predisposing them to higher blood pressure.
• D) Higher lipoprotein lipase activity in obese people triggers the angiotensin cascade, leading to increased peripheral resistance to blood flow.

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