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QuizMultiple Choice

Cardiovascular Diseases

Question 1 • GA-Personal Fitness

Why is high blood pressure known as "the silent killer"?

Answer
A
It generally shows no symptoms.
B
It kills people while they sleep.
C
It generally increases the risk of heart attacks.
D
It kills by cutting off the airways.

Explanation

High blood pressure is called “the silent killer” because it often causes no noticeable symptoms, even while it damages the body over time. So the best answer is “It generally shows no symptoms.”

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