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Discuss Each of the Following Components When Evaluating Clinical Hypertension

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Discuss each of the following components when evaluating clinical hypertension: classification of blood pressure, major cardiovascular disease risk factors, identifiable causes of hypertension.


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Endocrine

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, influencing various bodily functions.

Exocrine

Pertains to glands that release their secretions through ducts onto an epithelial surface, such as sweat glands.

Goblet Cells

Specialized epithelial cells that secrete mucus to lubricate and protect the mucous membranes of the intestines and respiratory tract.

Serous Fluid

Fluid similar to lymph that is produced by and covers serous membrane; it lubricates the serous membrane.

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