Week 17 - Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
what is blood pressure made up of
A
systolic/diastolic
2
Q
what is BP measured in
A
mmHg (mm of mercury)
3
Q
what may BP be related to
A
metabolic rate
4
Q
what does a high metabolic rate require
A
high oxygen delivery
5
Q
what is required for high oxygen delivery
A
high BP or low resistance vessels
6
Q
what is RAAS
A
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
7
Q
what is released from the kidney with low BP
A
renin
8
Q
what does renin do
A
converts angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 which increases BP
