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Excess of Na^(+) ions in our system caus...

Excess of `Na^(+)` ions in our system causes

A

anemia

B

low blood pressure

C

high blood pressure

D

diabetes

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The correct Answer is:
C
Taking excess of `Na^(+)` ions (table salt) in the diet increases the osmotic pressure inside the cell leading to high blood pressure.
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