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Chapter 14.8, Problem 2CTQ
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The relationship between the development of hypertension and atherosclerosis.

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One of the most major disorders associated with hypertension is atherosclerosis or plaque formation in the arteries. The atherosclerotic plaque blocks the arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle and results in coronary artery disease. The blood pressure is regulated by cardiac output and peripheral resistance.

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