ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the below are factors that increase or decrease the blood pressure except for:
A
medication
B
exercise
C
heart disease
D
toothache
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Can a toothache make your blood pressure go up? In general, any pain can increase your blood pressure because pain increases sympathetic activity. In the case of a toothache, the inflammation and infection from the tooth and the pain can contribute to increased blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Increased blood volume causes an increase in blood pressure. Sympathetic nervous system stimulates constriction of blood vessels and thereby, increases the blood volume. The parasympathetic nervous system causes widening of blood vessels and thereby, lowers down the blood pressure. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Detailed explanation-3: -Being overweight or obese. Too much salt (sodium) in your diet. Too little potassium in your diet. Not being physically active. Drinking too much alcohol.

Detailed explanation-4: -Age. The risk of high blood pressure increases with age. Race. High blood pressure is particularly common among Black people. Family history. Obesity or being overweight. Lack of exercise. Tobacco use or vaping. Too much salt. Low potassium levels. More items •15-Sept-2022

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