Question

Which of the following is a possible result of hypertension? A. stroke B. headaches C. blood thinning D. muscle weakness

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Stroke

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can weaken and damage brain cells.

 Since it is the brain that co-ordinates the functions of various parts of the

body, when it is damaged or weakened the corresponding parts of the body

 that the damaged part of the brain control will not function.

This is what is referred to as stroke.