alleryPersistently raised arterial blood pressure is called:
AAngina pectoris
BCardiac arrest
CHypertension
DHeart failure
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Hypertension
Hypertension means blood pressure above normal. NCERT describes repeated readings of 140/90 mm Hg or higher as hypertension. Normal textbook pressure is about 120/80 mm Hg; sustained elevation can damage the heart, brain and kidneys.
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