Blood Pressure Vocab

What reading goes on the top when recording blood pressure?

• Systolic

• Diastolic

If my blood pressure is 120/80, the 80 is my ___________ pressure.

• Systolic

• Diastolic

Which of the following would be considered a normal blood pressure reading?

• 118/78

• 140/80

• 88/50

• 180/120

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

When measuring blood pressure, you are measuring the _________ of blood flowing in arteries.

• speed

• velocity

• force

• density

What is blood pressure measured in?

• mm Hg

• bpm

Which of the following means 'blood pressure higher than normal?'

• hypotension

• hypertension

The pressure of force in being pushed around your body when heart contracts.

It is a force of blood against the artery walls.

Describe the heart in one word:

The heart is ______________.

Describe the heart in one word:

The heart is ____________.