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.
C
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A. tonic B. phasic C. primary D. secondary