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wenmo

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Compare and contrast primary and secondary hypertension.

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The cerebrum regulates thirst. ___________________ ______
 
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Answer to Question 1

Primary, or essential, hypertension refers to hypertension with an unknown cause. Primary hypertension accounts for 90 of hypertension cases. The remaining 10 of cases of hypertension are secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension is caused by another problem. Some causes of secondary hypertension include kidney disease, problems with the adrenal glands, and use of oral contraceptives.

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