Blood Pressure Basics Flashcards
1
Q
what is blood pressure
A
pressure/force of blood on the vessel walls
2
Q
systole
A
contraction of the aorta
3
Q
diastole
A
relaxation of the aorta
what is blood pressure
pressure/force of blood on the vessel walls
systole
contraction of the aorta
diastole
relaxation of the aorta