Consumption of a Diet High in Salt by a Healthy

question 152

Multiple Choice

Consumption of a diet high in salt by a healthy individual will

• A) cause damage to the kidneys.
• B) result in edema.
• C) increase fecal excretion of sodium.
• D) increase urinary excretion of sodium.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure.

Aortic Aneurysm

A dangerous and abnormal bulge in the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, which can lead to life-threatening bleeding if it ruptures.

Pericarditis

An inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane surrounding the heart, which can cause chest pain and other symptoms.

Hypotension

A medical condition characterized by blood pressure that is lower than normal, which can result in symptoms like dizziness or fainting.