Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Blood pressure
A
The pressure exerted against the vessel walls by blood
2
Q
Systolic pressure
A
Maximum pressure during ventricular contraction
3
Q
Diastolic pressure
A
Lowest pressure during ventricular relaxation
4
Q
What is it measured in
A
Sphygmomanometer
Average is 120/80
Blood pressure receptors are called Baroreceptors
5
Q
Blood pressure fraction
A
Systolic pressure/diastolic pressure
