Which of the Following Does Not Describe Hypertension? Hypertension

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not describe hypertension? Hypertension

• A)Refers to a chronic state of elevated blood pressure
• B)Is usually defined as a systolic pressure greater than 140 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mm Hg
• C)Is usually a result of chronically elevated cardiac output
• D)May be caused by kidney disease
• E)Can sometimes be treated with drugs that increase excretion of water in the urine

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process in which muscle fibers shorten or lengthen, producing movement or maintaining posture.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron.

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along a neuron, allowing for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, movement, and emotional responses.