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penguins · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Hypertension is one of the most common conditions in the United States. It is estimated that just over half the adults in the U.S. have either prehypertension or hypertension making it a serious medical condition.

What is the initial treatment for stage 1 hypertension? A) Exercise B) Antihypertensives C) Vitamin supplements D) Diet

Question 2

The villi of the small intestine increase its capacity for

a. digestion.
b. absorption.
c. excretion.
d. elimination.

ms_sulzle · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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Diet is the initial treatment before drug therapy is introduced. The goal is to eliminate the need for medication in people with stage 1 hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

B
Villi increase the surface area of the small intestine which makes it possible for it to absorb more nutrients. Digestion occurs in the small intestine, but is not a function of the villi. Excretion and elimination do not occur in the small intestine.