A blockage in a coronary artery can lead to
A. myocardial infarction
B. stroke
C. atherosclerosis
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A. Peptides and Proteins
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A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with severe hypertension. His blood pressure is measured at 180/110 mmHg. Which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for the regulation of blood pressure in response to this acute elevation?
A. Increased heart rate due to sympathetic stimulation
B. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activation
C. Increased release of atrial natriuretic peptide
D. Decreased peripheral resistance due to arteriolar vasodilation