what is blodd pressure
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Blood pressure is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels. Most of this pressure results from the heart pumping blood through the circulating system. When used without qualification, the term "BLOOD PRESSURE" refers to the pressure in the large arteries.
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What is Blood Pressure ?
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Blood Pressure
- Blood Pressure is the force that is exerted by the blood flowing through the artery against the walls of the artery.
- The Blood pressure is measured by a device known as Spygmomanometer.
- 120/80 mm Hg is the normal blood pressure in human beings.
- There are two types of blood pressure Systolic and Diastolic pressure.
SYSTOLIC PRESSURE
- The pressure that is exerted on the walls of artery when the heart contracts.
- It is higher than diastolic pressure because during contraction of heart the blood inside the heart must reach everywhere in the body.
- Normal systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg.
DIASTOLIC PRESSURE
- The pressure that is exerted on the walls of artery when the heart relaxes.
- It is lower than systolic pressure.
- Normal Diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg.
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