A person who is overweight is more likely to have high blood pressure than an average weight person for all the following reasons except

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An increased capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood is not a reason for an overweight person to have high blood pressure. In fact, the opposite may be true, as excess body weight can lead to reduced elasticity of blood vessels and increased resistance to blood flow, causing high blood pressure. B, C, and D are all factors that can contribute to high blood pressure in overweight individuals.

A Person Who Is Overweight Is More Likely to Have