High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder to ...

★ Pathophysiology Quiz

High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder to pump blood into the systemic circulation; over time, this will lead to _____.

A. hyperplasia of the heart

B. atrophy of the heart

C. hypertrophy of the heart

D. metaplasia of the heart

Select your answer:

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