3. Hypertension is when the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries is too high. Explain how this increased pressure affects vessel diameter.

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3. Hypertension is when the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries is too high.
Explain how this increased pressure affects vessel diameter.
4. How does resistance caused by disease affect vessel diameter? Explain.
5. How does resistance caused by disease affect blood pressure? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Hypertension is when the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries is too high. Explain how this increased pressure affects vessel diameter. 4. How does resistance caused by disease affect vessel diameter? Explain. 5. How does resistance caused by disease affect blood pressure? Explain.
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