What pathologic change occurs to the kidney’s glomeruli as a result of hypertension?
a. Compression of the renal tubules
b. Ischemia of the tubule
c. Increased pressure from within the tubule
d. Obstruction of the renal tubule
Answer: b. Ischemia of the tubule
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