Pulse And Blood Pressure

Question 1

Pulse

Answer 1

Rhythmic pressure against the walls of an artery caused by the contraction of the heart

Question 2

Blood pressure

Answer 2

Measurement of the amount of systolic and diastolic pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries

Question 3

Systolic pressure

Answer 3

Occurs when the ventricles contract, highest pressure against the walls of an artery

Question 4

Diastolic pressure

Answer 4

Ventricles are relaxed, lowest pressure against the walls of an artery