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lindiwe

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on: Aug 21, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

False


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