How Does Obesity Increase the Risk for Developing Hypertension

question 36

Multiple Choice

How does obesity increase the risk for developing hypertension?

• A)Obesity is associated with altered kidney function and fluid retention leading to higher blood pressure.
• B)The excess fat pads surrounding the kidneys impair blood flow to these organs and lead to a higher output of renin.
• C)Sodium intake in obese people significantly exceeds the recommended intake, thereby predisposing them to higher blood pressure.
• D)Higher lipoprotein lipase activity in obese people triggers the angiotensin cascade, leading to increased peripheral resistance to blood flow.
• E)Obesity alters inflammatory responses, which in turn alters the elasticity of arterial walls.

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