Which factor is responsible for the hypertrophy of the myocardium associated with hypertension?
A)Increased norepinephrine
B)Adducin
C)Angiotensin II
D)Insulin resistance

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Angiotensin II is responsible for the hypertrophy of the myocardium and much of the renal damage associated with hypertension. Increased SNS activity with norepinephrine leads to increases in heart rate and systemic vasoconstriction. Diabetes and glucose intolerance are risk factors for developing hypertension. Polymorphisms in some adducin proteins have been linked to hypertension but more study is needed.

Which Factor Is Responsible for the Hypertrophy of the Myocardium