KEY TERMS Flashcards
1
Q
Define blood pressure
A
It is caused by the force with which the ventricles contract.
2
Q
Define pressure
A
The force that something exerts over a given area.
3
Q
Define diffusion
A
The movement of molecules form an area in which they are highly concentrated to an area in which have a lower concentration.
4
Q
Define Coronary Artery
A
A vessel that supplies the heart with blood
5
Q
Define sphygmomanometer
A
An instrument that measures blood pressure.
