Increase in blood pressure is known as

Hypertension

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Hypotension

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Hyperglycemia

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Hypochromia

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Solution

The correct option is A Hypertension
Hypertension is defined as an increase in the blood pressure in the arteries. It is a severe condition that may lead to heart strokes. Normal blood pressure at rest is within the range of 100-140 mm Hg systolic (top reading) and 60-90 mm Hg diastolic (bottom reading).
So, the correct answer is option A.

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