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Vital signs
temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Blood pressure?
the force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels.
How is the systolic pressure different from the diastolic pressure?
Systolic pressure is the PRESENSE during ventricular contraction. Diastolic PRESSURE is the pressure during ventricular relaxation.
How do vasoconstriction and vasodilation help regulate blood pressure?
Vasoconstriction NARROWS blood vessels, INCREASING blood pressure. Vasodilation WIDENS blood vessels, DECREASING blood pressure.
Factors that can increase blood pressure?
Factors like stress, obesity, and high salt intake can increase blood pressure.
Factors that can decrease blood pressure?
Factors like dehydration, bleeding, and shock can decrease blood pressure.
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