Explain Primary and Secondary Hypertension

question 69

Essay

Explain primary and secondary hypertension.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A sense of agitation, nervous tension, or unease, commonly about a forthcoming occurrence or something with an unknown conclusion.

Neurotransmitter Circuit

A pathway in the brain along which neurotransmitters travel to convey messages between neurons.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood regulation, digestion, and sleep.

Epinephrine

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.