Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Flashcards
1
Q
What is blood pressure
A
The force of blood pushing against the blood vessel wall at it travels around the body
2
Q
What is systolic pressure
A
The pressure in the arteries whilst the heart is contracting
3
Q
What is diastolic pressure
A
Pressure in the arteries whilst the heart is relaxing and filling with blood
4
Q
Factors that can affect blood pressure
A
Excess body fat Excessive alcohol consumption smoking Too much salt Stress Lack of exercise
5
Q
What does HDL and LDL stand for
A
High density lipoprotein
Low density lipoprotein
