Scientists have learned that the Kuna, a tribe of indigenous South Americans, have almost no incidence of hypertension most likely because the Kuna people ____.
A)possess an allele unique to their tribe
B)consume a large amount of cocoa
C)have developed sophisticated medicines
D)exercise unusually often
E)have remarkably narrow blood vessels

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Studies have shown that the Kuna people consume a large amount of cocoa, which is high in flavanols that can improve blood vessel function and lower blood pressure. This is thought to be the reason for their low incidence of hypertension.

Scientists Have Learned That the Kuna, a Tribe of Indigenous