pack 5- blood pressure Flashcards
1
Q
what is high bp called
A
hypertension
2
Q
define blood pressure
A
a measure of hydrostatic force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels
3
Q
units
A
mm/hg
4
Q
systolic pressure
A
top number
max bp when heart contracts
5
Q
diastolic pressure
A
bottom number
bp when heart relaxes
6
Q
healthy range
A
100-140
60-90
7
Q
define peripheral resistance
A
contact between blood and walls of vessel that causes friction and slowing of blood flow
8
Q
define oedema
A
fluid build up in tissue that causes swelling
