High blood pressure that has no apparent medical cause is called

A) essential hypertension
B) hypotension
C) atherosclerosis
D) phlebitis


Ans: A) essential hypertension

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is not a part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

A) heat B) light C) noise D) pesticides

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Which circuit of the cardiovascular system is responsible for sending blood to the kidneys, stomach, and pelvic regions?

A. Visceral circuit B. Systemic circuit C. Pulmonary circuit D. Coronary circuit

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The organ that surrounds the urethra and produces an alkaline secretion is the

A) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). B) bulbo-urethral gland. C) prostate gland. D) preputial gland. E) Bartholin's gland.

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