Both high blood cholesterol and lack of exercise are associated with hypertension. One hypothesis—regarding the former association—is that hypertension does not cause high blood cholesterol but that high blood cholesterol does cause hypertension. A second hypothesis—regarding the latter association—is that physical exercise reduces hypertension.

A researcher has proposed a new theory about biochemical interactions in human blood. This theory entails that physical exercise reduces blood cholesterol levels solely as a result of its effects on hypertension. The researcher's theory necessarily_____1_____the first hypothesis if it_____2_____the second hypothesis.

In the table, select a word or phrase to fill in Blank 1 above and a word or phrase to fill in Blank 2, such that the completed sentence makes the most clearly correct statement given the information provided. Make only two selections, one in each column.