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What does the systolic blood pressure represent?
What does the systolic blood pressure represent?
- Pressure in between heartbeats
- Pressure when the heart beats (correct)
- Pressure in the arteries
- Pressure when the heart is resting
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
- Genetic Factors (correct)
- Lack of Physical Activity
- Unhealthy Diet
- Smoking
In terms of blood pressure, what does diastolic blood pressure indicate?
In terms of blood pressure, what does diastolic blood pressure indicate?
- Pressure when the heart is resting (correct)
- Pressure in between heartbeats
- Pressure in the arteries
- Pressure when the heart beats
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
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What type of variation in blood pressure is mainly associated with an increase to unhealthy levels?
What type of variation in blood pressure is mainly associated with an increase to unhealthy levels?
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Which physiological variation can lead to low blood pressure?
Which physiological variation can lead to low blood pressure?
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What instrument is routinely used for recording arterial blood pressure in humans?
What instrument is routinely used for recording arterial blood pressure in humans?
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Which factor is NOT associated with physiological variations in blood pressure?
Which factor is NOT associated with physiological variations in blood pressure?
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