blood pressure

Question 1

what is blood pressure measured by

Answer 1

sphygmomanometer, it fills with air and closes off blood flow in the brachial artery of the arm

Question 2

what is systolic (pumping)

Answer 2

a low pitch sound, pressure produced by the contraction of ventricles

Question 3

what is diastolic (filling)

Answer 3

sound disappears, the pressure produced when the ventricles relax

Question 4

where is the highest blood pressure located and the lowest blood pressure

Answer 4

the highest blood pressure is in the aorta because it is located in the heart and the lowest blood pressure is in the capillaries

Question 5

what regulates the blood pressure

Answer 5

cardiac output and diameter of arteries and arterioles

Question 6

hypertension

Answer 6

high blood pressure as a result of risk factors that includes smoking, alcohol, lack of physical activity, stress, etc

Question 7

what is the normal BP

Answer 7

120/80