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SVEN [57.7K]
3 years ago
6

Which of the following would indicate that a person has developed a hereditary form of hypertension

Biology
1 answer:
Salsk061 [2.6K]3 years ago
5 0

The hereditary form of hypertension is detected when the adrenal gland produces too much aldosterone.

<u>Explanation:</u>

Hypertension is an important risk factor for several cardiovascular disease. If prolonged it damages the blood vessels causing malfunctioning of the heart, kidneys and brain. Hypertension can be caused due to various genetic or environmental factors.

There are cases where familial hypertension are detected. This is caused due to the mutation in a single gene which is passed on to the generations where even in young age the children are seen affected with hypertension.

This in medical terms is termed as familial hyperaldosteronism type II. This is occurred due to the mutation in CLCN2 gene. It tends to produce too much of aldosterone hormone which causes high blood pressure.

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