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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep

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Which of the following alternatives can lead to secondary hypertension?

adrenal insufficiency
estrogen deficiency
hyperparathyroidism
renal artery stenosis

Explanation

Answer: D - A fixed lesion of the renal artery results in impaired perfusion. When the kidney is poorly perfused, it increases renin secretion, which increases blood pressure and thus improves renal blood flow.

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