ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Increased blood pressure over time can cause problems with the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and even the brain
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone and vasopressin cause the kidneys to retain sodium (salt). Aldosterone also causes the kidneys to excrete potassium. The increased sodium causes water to be retained, thus increasing blood volume and blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -The damage starts in your arteries and heart The primary way that high blood pressure causes harm is by increasing the workload of the heart and blood vessels-making them work harder and less efficiently. Over time, the force and friction of high blood pressure damages the delicate tissues inside the arteries.
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