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How does high blood pressure impact the heart over an extended period?
A. It strengthens the hearts valves
B. It causes the heart to beat slower
C. It puts extra strain on the organ
D. It reduces the hearts size
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C. It puts extra strain on the organ.
Explanation: Chronic high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood against increased resistance. Over time this causes the heart muscle (especially the left ventricle) to thicken (hypertrophy) and can eventually weaken the heart, leading to heart failure, arrhythmias, and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The other choices are incorrect: it does not strengthen valves, it does not typically make the heart beat slower, and it generally increases (not reduces) heart muscle size.
Explanation: Chronic high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood against increased resistance. Over time this causes the heart muscle (especially the left ventricle) to thicken (hypertrophy) and can eventually weaken the heart, leading to heart failure, arrhythmias, and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The other choices are incorrect: it does not strengthen valves, it does not typically make the heart beat slower, and it generally increases (not reduces) heart muscle size.
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