Topic 1: Hypertension (high blood pressure) 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCellular processesASEdexcel Created by: sakiyaCreated on: 20-02-19 12:10 What is blood pressure? The measure of the hydrostatic force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessel. 1 of 5 When is the pressure in the artery the highest? Systolic pressure- It is highest during the phase of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles have contracted and forced blood into the arteries. 2 of 5 When is the pressure in the artery the lowest? Diastolic pressure - The pressure is at its lowest in the artery when the ventricles are relaxed. 3 of 5 What is a sphygmomanometer used for? It is used to measure blood pressure. 4 of 5 What values are needed in order to give the blood pressure? The systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure. 5 of 5
AS Edexcel Biology Unit 1- Disease of the human circulatory system (do in quiz format) 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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