How Does High Blood Pressure Lead to Atherosclerosis

question 19

Multiple Choice

How does high blood pressure lead to atherosclerosis?

• A) The heart has to work extra hard, weakening it over time.
• B) The veins get inflamed because of the extra pressure of the blood.
• C) The arteries get inflamed because of the extra pressure of the blood.
• D) It causes plaque formation leading to blockage.
• E) The same gene that triggers high blood pressure triggers atherosclerosis.

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