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What primarily contributes to an increase in blood pressure?
What primarily contributes to an increase in blood pressure?
- Decreased peripheral vascular resistance
- Lowered cardiac output
- Decreased elasticity of vessel walls (correct)
- Reduced volume of blood
Which mechanism is involved in the short-term regulation of blood pressure?
Which mechanism is involved in the short-term regulation of blood pressure?
- Natriuretic peptides
- Baroreceptor reflex (correct)
- Vascular remodeling
- Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Which factor is not considered a determinant of blood pressure?
Which factor is not considered a determinant of blood pressure?
- Volume of blood
- Viscosity of blood
- Dietary habits (correct)
- Rigidity of vessel walls
Long-term regulation of blood pressure primarily involves which system?
Long-term regulation of blood pressure primarily involves which system?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing high blood pressure?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing high blood pressure?
In the context of blood pressure, what is peripheral vascular resistance mainly affected by?
In the context of blood pressure, what is peripheral vascular resistance mainly affected by?
What does the cardio-inhibitory center primarily regulate?
What does the cardio-inhibitory center primarily regulate?
What physiological effect does increased blood pressure generally have on vessel walls?
What physiological effect does increased blood pressure generally have on vessel walls?
What is the role of renin in the Renin-Angiotensin System?
What is the role of renin in the Renin-Angiotensin System?
How does the Renin-Angiotensin System affect renal arterioles?
How does the Renin-Angiotensin System affect renal arterioles?
What triggers the release of renin in the kidneys?
What triggers the release of renin in the kidneys?
What is the effect of aldosterone in the context of the Renin-Angiotensin System?
What is the effect of aldosterone in the context of the Renin-Angiotensin System?
What happens to pro-renin molecules when arterial pressure falls too low?
What happens to pro-renin molecules when arterial pressure falls too low?
How does the Renin-Angiotensin System influence salt and water retention?
How does the Renin-Angiotensin System influence salt and water retention?
What cells in the kidneys synthesize and store pro-renin?
What cells in the kidneys synthesize and store pro-renin?
What is the impact on blood pressure when salt intake is decreased?
What is the impact on blood pressure when salt intake is decreased?
What defines blood pressure?
What defines blood pressure?
Which of the following is a key determinant of blood pressure?
Which of the following is a key determinant of blood pressure?
Which factor is least likely to affect blood pressure in the short term?
Which factor is least likely to affect blood pressure in the short term?
What is a primary mechanism for long-term regulation of blood pressure?
What is a primary mechanism for long-term regulation of blood pressure?
Normal blood pressure values for adults are generally considered to be:
Normal blood pressure values for adults are generally considered to be:
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Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
The pressure of blood against artery walls.
Determinants of Blood Pressure
Determinants of Blood Pressure
Factors influencing blood pressure; include cardiac output, peripheral resistance, blood volume, blood viscosity, and vessel elasticity.
Cardiac Output (CO)
Cardiac Output (CO)
The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
Peripheral Resistance (PR)
Peripheral Resistance (PR)
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Baroreceptor Reflex
Baroreceptor Reflex
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Baroreceptors Location
Baroreceptors Location
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Short-Term BP Regulation
Short-Term BP Regulation
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Long-Term BP Regulation
Long-Term BP Regulation
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Renin-Angiotensin System
Renin-Angiotensin System
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Pro-renin
Pro-renin
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Juxtaglomerular cells (JG cells)
Juxtaglomerular cells (JG cells)
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Renin
Renin
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Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure
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Angiotensinogen
Angiotensinogen
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Sodium reabsorption
Sodium reabsorption
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Aldosterone
Aldosterone
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Blood Pressure (BP)
Blood Pressure (BP)
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Systolic BP
Systolic BP
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Diastolic BP
Diastolic BP
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Factors Affecting BP
Factors Affecting BP
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Study Notes
Blood Pressure and Its Regulation
- Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against artery walls.
- Normal blood pressure ranges vary.
- Normal: Systolic <120 and Diastolic <80
- Elevated: Systolic 120-129 and Diastolic <80
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 1: Systolic 130-139 or Diastolic 80-89
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2: Systolic ≥ 140 or Diastolic ≥ 90
- Hypertensive Crisis: Systolic ≥ 180 and/or Diastolic ≥ 120 (consult a doctor immediately).
Determinants of Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure increases with:
- Increased cardiac output
- Peripheral vascular resistance
- Volume of blood
- Blood viscosity
- Vessel wall rigidity
- Blood pressure decreases with:
- Decreased cardiac output
- Decreased peripheral vascular resistance
- Decreased blood volume
- Decreased blood viscosity
- Increased vessel wall elasticity
High Blood Pressure Causes and Risk Factors
- Age (blood pressure usually increases with age)
- Family history/genetics (high blood pressure often runs in families)
- Lifestyle habits (diet, exercise, smoking, etc.)
- Medications
- Other medical conditions
- Race/ethnicity
- Sex
- Social and economic factors
Regulation of Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure (BP) regulation is done in two phases: acute/short-term and chronic/long-term.
- Acute/short-term regulation is primarily controlled by reflexes, neural mechanisms, and controlled by the vasomotor center in the cardiovascular system. Specific centers like the cardiovascular inhibitory center and cardiovascular accelerator center are involved.
- Chronic/long-term regulation depends mainly on the renal mechanism of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
Acute or Short-Term Regulation of Blood Pressure
- Baroreceptor reflex (responds to changes in blood pressure)
- Receptors located in carotid sinus and aortic arch
- Afferent nerves transmit signals to the medulla oblongata
- Medullary centers adjust cardio-inhibitory or cardio-acceleratory centers (controlling heart rate) and vasomotor center (influencing vessel diameter)
- Efferent nerves regulate heart rate and vasodilation/vasoconstriction
Long-Term Regulation of Blood Pressure: Renin-Angiotensin System
- Kidneys synthesize and store pro-renin, converted to renin when arterial pressure falls too low
- Renin triggers the production of angiotensin II (leading to vasoconstriction) in the lungs.
- Angiotensin II causes:
- Renal retention of salt and water
- Increased blood volume
- Increased blood pressure
- Renin-angiotensin system also affects aldosterone secretion, which further regulates salt and water balance affecting blood pressure long term.
- Opposite changes occur when salt intake is decreased.
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Test your knowledge on blood pressure, its regulation, and the determinants that affect it. Understand normal ranges, stages of hypertension, and the causes and risk factors associated with high blood pressure. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of cardiovascular health.
