Blood Pressure And Hypertension

Question 1

Recognise the importance of regulating mean arterial pressure

Question 2

Describe the components and function of the arterial baroreceptor reflex

Question 3

Identify other inputs to the medullary cardiovascular centres

Question 4

Explain the relationship between cardiac output, total peripheral resistance, and mean
arterial pressure

Question 5

Review the importance of coordinated control of the cardiovascular system using the
response to exercise as an example

Question 6

Describe the effect of changes in posture on the cardiovascular system

Question 7

Describe the effect of the Valsalva manoeuvre on the cardiovascular system

Question 8

Recognise the role of the kidneys in regulating plasma volume and therefore blood
pressure

Question 9

Identify the receptors involved in sensing plasma volume

Question 10

Identify the reflex pathways involving renin-angiotensin- aldosterone, antidiuretic
hormone, and atrial natriuretic factor in the control of plasma volume