Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-High blood pressure that is idiopathic
A)abscess
B)catheter
C)diabetes insipidus
D)edema
E)essential hypertension
F)renal cell carcinoma
G)secondary hypertension
H)stricture

Question

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Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure that has no identifiable cause.

Answer: G
 Secondary hypertension refers to high blood pressure that is a result of an underlying medical condition or medication.

Answer: F
 Renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer that can cause hypertension as a result of increased renin production.

Answer: D
 Edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the tissues, which can be a result of high blood pressure among other causes.

Answer: H
 Stricture refers to a narrowing of a blood vessel or other tubular structure, which can contribute to the development of hypertension.

Note: The other terms listed (abscess, catheter, and diabetes insipidus) are not directly related to hypertension.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings