Why hypertension is more frequent in obese persons?

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ksantiMIA asked:


1. Because the peripheral resistance in obese persons is increased due to the increased length of their blood vessels.
2. Because obese people have high triglyceride levels in blood.
3. Because the cardiac input is increased in obese people.
4. Because there is a direct relation between the blood speed and the excessive amount adipose tissue.
5. None of the above is correct.

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    1. Jamie Says:

      The blood vessels thus causing hypertension.