What Is Considered to Be the Basic Pathophysiologic Change in Essential

question 96

Multiple Choice

What is considered to be the basic pathophysiologic change in essential hypertension?

• A)development of lipid plaques in large arteries
• B)recurrent inflammation and fibrosis in peripheral arteries
• C)degeneration and loss of elasticity in arteries
• D)increased systemic vasoconstriction

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