Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

A. dilating arteries.
B. influencing cholesterol levels.
C. causing arteries to become narrower.
D. affecting sodium balance in the body.


C. causing arteries to become narrower.

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

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