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Members of kingdoms Plantae and Animalia are similar in that they both:
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1. Introduction to Biology
Characteristics of Life
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About one-third of older people have __________, also known as high blood pressure.
A
anemia
B
hyperglycemia
C
hypertension
D
hypotension
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Understand the problem: The question is asking about a condition commonly found in older people, specifically high blood pressure, and provides multiple-choice options.
Review the term 'high blood pressure': High blood pressure is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. This condition is medically referred to as 'hypertension.'
Analyze the options: The provided options are anemia (low red blood cell count), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), hypertension (high blood pressure), and hypotension (low blood pressure).
Identify the correct term: Based on the definition of high blood pressure, the correct term is 'hypertension.'
Conclude: The answer is 'hypertension,' as it matches the description of high blood pressure provided in the question.
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