Which of the following is a mechanism by which insulin resistance contributes to hypertension in metabolic syndrome?
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Correct answer: Renal sodium retention and increased vascular tone
Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia may promote sodium retention and increased sympathetic/vascular tone thereby raising blood pressure.
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