A person who is overweight is more likely to have high blood pressure than an average weight person for all the following reasons EXCEPT
A) an increased capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood.
B) a higher blood volume.
C) a higher heart rate.
D) a reduced capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood.
Answer: A
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