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chandani

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Hypertension affects about _____ of adults in the United States.
 a. one-quarter b. one-third
  c. one-half d. two-thirds

Question 2

A physician places his patient on diuretics to treat hypertension. The medication works by:
 a. reducing blood volume.
  b. reducing triglyceride breakdown.
  c. reducing absorption of sodium in the intestine.
  d. regulating blood clotting.


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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


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