A Person Who Is Overweight Is More Likely to Have

question 32

Multiple Choice

A person who is overweight is more likely to have high blood pressure than an average weight person for all the following reasons, except

• A) an increased capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood.
• B) a higher blood volume.
• C) a higher heart rate.
• D) a reduced capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood.

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Definitions:

Corticosteroid Inhaler

A medical device used to deliver corticosteroids to the lungs via inhalation, commonly used in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Intravenous Medication

A method of administering medication directly into the veins.

Deltoid Muscle

A large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm.

Subcutaneous Injection

A method of administering medication under the skin, into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.