ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The force is generated with each heartbeat as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels. The size and elasticity of the artery walls also affect blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arterial blood pressure consists of several distinct components-systolic and diastolic pressures, pulse pressure, and mean arterial pressure (Fig. 8.1). The systemic arterial blood pressure in the normal healthy young adult is 110–120 mmHg systolic and 70–80 mmHg diastolic.

Detailed explanation-3: -(blud PREH-sher) The force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest).

Detailed explanation-4: -Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Your blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. It is determined by how much blood your heart pumps and how much resistance to the flow of blood occurs in your arteries. It is through the arteries that oxygenated blood is transported throughout your body.