The cause of essential hypertension is:
A) Some secondary factor
B) Pyelonephritis
C) Glomerulonephritis
D) Adrenal cortex adenoma
E) Idiopathic

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Essential hypertension means there is no known secondary cause for high blood pressure, hence it is also known as idiopathic hypertension. Choices A, B, and C refer to specific secondary causes of hypertension, while choice D refers to a specific type of adrenal gland tumor that can cause hypertension.

The Cause of Essential Hypertension Is