PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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What is the definition of blood pressure?
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The amount of blod pumped out of the heart per minute
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The amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one beat
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the speed at which blood travels
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force exerted by circulating blood on walls of blood vessels
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Explanation:
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: -What is blood pressure? 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-3: -The force of blood on artery walls is called blood pressure.
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