Which of the Following Most Accurately Expresses the Relationship Between

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately expresses the relationship between hypertension and heredity?

• A) Genes play little or no role in contributing to high blood pressure.
• B) A single gene causes hypertension.
• C) Hypertension is caused by mutations in several genes that are passed on from one generation to the next.
• D) Although genes may create a biological predisposition to hypertension,heredity alone cannot explain the widespread variation among sociocultural groups.

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Definitions:

Intrapulmonary Pressure

The pressure within the alveoli of the lungs, vital for the process of inhalation and exhalation.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The extra amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after the end of a normal, relaxed expiration, combining tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume.