High blood pressure as a result of no identifiable cause is:
A) essential.
B) secondary.
C) principal.
D) tertiary.

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Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure that has no identifiable cause or underlying medical condition. Secondary hypertension, on the other hand, is caused by an underlying medical condition such as kidney disease or hormonal imbalances. Principal and tertiary hypertension are not recognized medical terms.

High Blood Pressure as a Result of No Identifiable Cause