Fitness and Blood pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of being Healthy
A
It means you don’t have a disease
2
Q
Definition of being Fit
A
It means you find physical activity like exercise easy
3
Q
Name 5 ways how you can measure someones fitness
A
- strenght
- agility
- speed
- flexibility
- stamina
4
Q
How does the blood get pumped around the body?
A
When the heart contracts
5
Q
When is the blood pressure at its highest?
A
When the heart contracts
6
Q
Whats it called when the blood pressure is at its highest?
A
Systolic pressure
7
Q
When is the blood pressure at its lowest?
A
When the heart relaxes
8
Q
Whats it called when the blood pressure is at its lowest?
A
This is called the diastolic pressure
9
Q
Why does the bood pressure need to be fairly high?
A
So the blood can reach every part of your body
10
Q
What is the blood pressured measured in?
A
mmHg
