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lindiwe

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A genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of sodium are consumed is called:
 a. essential hypertension.
  b. salt sensitivity.
  c. prehypertension.
  d. hypertension.

Question 2

About 25 of a person's body weight is replaced by new tissue each day.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



mirabriestensky

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

False



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