mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #795

A patient has a history of hypertension. Which type of blood vessel is most likely affected in this condition?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #795

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient has a history of hypertension. Which type of blood vessel is most likely affected in this condition?

    • A) Arteriole
    • B) Venules
    • C) Capillary
    • D) Muscle Artery

    Answer: Arteriole

    Explanation: Arterioles are affected in hypertension because they are the primary sites of resistance in the vascular tree. Venules and capillaries are not typically affected in this condition.