Blood Pressure Flashcards

1
Q

What is it called when the force of your blood against your artery walls is too high, too often.

A

Hypertension

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2
Q

An increase in afterload on the heart is most likely to be associated with

A

Hypertension

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3
Q

A fall in blood pressure results in

A

A decrease in afferent baroreceptor nerve firing

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