Blood Pressure Regulation and Complications
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What is a potential complication of persistent high blood pressure?

  • Respiratory failure
  • Stroke
  • Heart attack (correct)
  • Kidney failure
  • What is another possible complication of uncontrolled high blood pressure?

  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Asthma
  • Heart Failure (correct)
  • What is one factor that influences blood pressure?

  • Digestive rate
  • Respiratory rate
  • Body temperature
  • Output of blood from the heart (correct)
  • Which of the following can increase the output of blood from the heart?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the increased heart rate caused by the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Sympathetic pulse rate increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Pressure Regulation

    • Blood pressure depends on the output of blood from the heart
    • Increased sympathetic pulse rate increases blood pressure

    Complications of Persistent High Blood Pressure

    • Heart attack: a major complication of persistent high blood pressure
    • Heart failure: another significant complication of uncontrolled high blood pressure

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    Understand the factors that influence blood pressure and the potential consequences of uncontrolled high blood pressure, including heart attack and heart failure.

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