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How hypertension affect brain an kidney

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Dear student,
Effects of hypertension on brain are-
  • Hypertension results in slower circulation of blood to brain.
  • Hypertension leads to atherosclerosis.
Effects of hypertension on kidneys are-
  • Hypertension damages nephrons and causes kidney failure.
  • Hypertension causes narrowing of arteries and these damaged arteries are unable to deliver enough blood to kidneys.
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