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The Cardiovascular System and the Sphygomanograph

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Which device did Étienne-Jules Marey invent that has evolved into the sphygmomanometer?

Pulse oximeter

Heart monitor

Blood pressure cuff (correct)

Stethoscope

What is hypertension?

Blocked arteries

Irregular heart rate

High blood pressure (correct)

Low blood pressure

Which of the following is NOT a long-term risk factor associated with hypertension?

Heart failure

Stroke

Coronary artery disease

Migraine (correct)

What is hypotension?

Low blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What can severely low blood pressure lead to?

Shock Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a long-term risk factor associated with hypertension?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sphygmomanometer?

To measure blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of severely low blood pressure?

Brain and organ damage Signup and view all the answers

What did Étienne-Jules Marey invent?

Sphygmomanograph Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate effect of hypertension?

No immediate symptoms Signup and view all the answers