Individuals who are sodium-sensitive experience an increase in blood pressure, possibly because of a defect in sodium excretion by the kidney. Sodium accumulates in the body and holds fluids, particularly in the blood, thereby raising blood pressure.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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