Question

Increase in blood pressure is

• A. Arteriosclerosis
• B. Atherosclerosis
• C. Hypertension
• D. None of the above
  

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hypertension

Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure increases above systolic pressure (140 mm Hg) and diastolic pressure (90 mm Hg). This condition is also known as high blood pressure. It occurs due to emotional stress and nervous tension that leads to contraction of arteries. It is one of the major causes of heart failure and stroke. Due to hypertension, the arteries of kidneys may get damaged and this causes chronic nephritis.

So, the correct answer is 'Hypertension'.