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Hypertension Awareness Quiz

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What is the definition of systolic blood pressure?

The pressure when the heart is at rest

The pressure in the arteries during diastole

The minimum level of blood pressure during diastole

The maximum level of blood pressure when the heart contracts (correct)

What is the main reason hypertension is considered a major health problem?

It only occurs in people over the age of 65

It is caused by excessive arterial pressure

It affects mostly men rather than women

It has no visible symptoms (correct)

What is the primary cause of primary or essential hypertension?

Auto regulation leading to increased total peripheral resistance

Increase in cardiac output

Increased arterial pressure directly

Disease or disorder resulting in increased extracellular fluid volume (correct)

What percentage of cases does primary or essential hypertension account for?

About 90% Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hypertension?

Persistent elevation of the systemic blood pressure above the normal limits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of primary or essential hypertension?

Increased arterial pressure directly and auto regulation leading to increased total peripheral resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of systolic blood pressure?

It is at its maximum level and occurs each time the heart beats or contracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the age group in which hypertension is more common?

Men over the age of 65 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cases does primary or essential hypertension account for?

~90% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Pressure and Hypertension

Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (during contractions).
Hypertension is a major health problem because it can cause damage to organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, without noticeable symptoms.
Primary or essential hypertension is the primary cause of high blood pressure in most cases, accounting for around 90-95% of cases.
Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher.
The primary cause of primary or essential hypertension is still not fully understood, but it is thought to be related to a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
Systolic blood pressure is characterized by its peak pressure during heart contractions.
Hypertension is more common in people above 40 years of age.

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Test your knowledge about hypertension, a common health issue often without symptoms. Learn about the prevalence of hypertension in different demographics and understand the definition of blood pressure.