Understanding Blood Pressure Terminology
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What is the formula for calculating blood pressure?

  • $BP = CO / SVR$
  • $BP = CO + SVR$
  • $BP = CO - SVR$
  • $BP = CO * SVR$ (correct)

    • Which component reflects the function of the left ventricle?

  • Diastolic blood pressure
  • Cardiac output
  • Systolic blood pressure (correct)
  • Systemic vascular resistance

    • What does diastolic blood pressure tend to reflect?

  • The amount of blood flowing out of the heart over a specific period of time
  • The volume of blood pumped out of the ventricles per beat
  • The heart rate
  • The resistance of blood vessels (correct)

    • What is the equation for cardiac output?

    <p>$CO = SV * HR$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is blood pressure affected if stroke volume increases?

    <p>Blood pressure increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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