8. Water and Minerals
Hypertension and Minerals
8. Water and Minerals
Hypertension and Minerals: Videos & Practice Problems
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concept
Hypertension
Video duration:
4m2
example
Example 1
Video duration:
2m3
Problem
Diuretics are often given as a first line of defense against hypertension. Why could diuretics potentially reduce hypertension?
A
Diuretics cause the body to retain water, lowering sodium concentration in the blood.
B
Diuretics cause the body to increase urine production, lowering blood volume and aiding in the removal of sodium in the urine.
C
Diuretics cause the body to retain water, leading to a net movement of water from the blood and into cells by osmosis.
D
Diuretics cause the body to increase urine production, helping the body to remove excess potassium from extracellular fluid.
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concept
DASH Diet
Video duration:
3m5
Problem
Which minerals, thought to decrease risk for hypertension, are plentiful in the DASH diet?
A
Calcium, magnesium, & sulfur.
B
Sodium, potassium, & zinc.
C
Potassium, magnesium, & calcium.
D
Magnesium, potassium, & phosphorous
