Question

distinguish between pulse and pulse rate

Answer 1

pulse rate is number of times per minute that the heart contracts - the number of heart beats per minute (bpm)
pulse is the throbbing of arteries resulting from heartbeat. 

Answer 2

Answer :-

☆ Pulse :-

In general terms, "Pulse" can be defined as the alternate expansion and elastic recoil of an artery with each systole.

☆ Pulse rate :-

In general terms, "Pulse rate" can be defined as the number of heartbeats per minute.

Extra Information :-

• Pulse is the strongest in the arteries which are closest to the heart.

• Pulse can be detected in superficial arteries like the "Radial artery of the wrist" and the "Temporal artery".

• The pulse rate of an average adult human being varies within the range of 70 to 90 beats per minute.

• Pulse is the same as the heart rate.

• "Tachycardia" is a term which is applied to a rapid heart/pulse rate (Over 100 beats per minute).

• Tachycardia can be caused due to stress, anxiety, drugs, heart diseases or elevated body temperature.

• "Bradycardia" is a term which is applied to a slow heart/pulse rate (Under 60 beats per minute).

• Bradycardia is common during sleep and in cases of low body temperature.

• The phenomenon of lowering of the body temperature is known as "Hypothermia".