Understanding Hypertension and Blood Pressure

What is hypertension commonly known as?

• High blood pressure

• Low blood pressure

• Irregular heartbeat

• Normal blood pressure

How does increased blood volume affect blood pressure?

• It stabilizes blood pressure

• It has no effect on blood pressure

• It increases blood pressure

• It decreases blood pressure

What role do the kidneys play in regulating blood pressure?

• They have no role in blood pressure

• They increase blood volume

• They decrease blood volume

• They regulate fluid retention

What happens to blood pressure when blood vessels constrict?

• Blood pressure decreases

• Blood pressure remains the same

• Blood pressure increases

• Blood pressure fluctuates

What is atherosclerosis and how does it affect blood vessels?

• It is a disease that reduces blood vessel diameter

• It is a buildup of fatty deposits that stiffens blood vessels

• It is a condition that decreases blood flow

• It is a condition that makes blood vessels more elastic