Blood Pressure and Circulation

What is the length of all the blood vessels in the body?

• 4-5 liters

• 120 over 80

• 7,500 liters

• 95,000 kilometers

What is the force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels called?

• Blood pressure

• Heartbeat

• Systole

• Diastole

When does the systolic blood pressure occur?

• During plaque formation

• During rest between beats

• During heart contraction

• During oxygen deprivation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What can cause an increase in blood pressure?

• Thickening of blood

• Decreased resistance to flow

• Low-salt diet

• Relaxation response

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the condition called when plaque builds up in the arterial wall?

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Angioplasty

• Atherosclerosis

What can happen if a blood clot forms on top of a plaque?

• Increased oxygen supply

• Decreased blood volume

• Complete blockage of blood flow

• Reduced heart rate

What medical procedure can be used to widen clogged blood vessels?

• Angioplasty

• Atherosclerosis

• Stroke

• Heart attack

What is the condition called when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Heart failure

• Atherosclerosis

What is the term for the relaxation phase of the heartbeat?

• Systole

• Diastole

• Cardiac cycle

• Heart rate