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Vital signs
temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
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Blood pressure?
the force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels.
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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.

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How do vasoconstriction and vasodilation help regulate blood pressure?

Vasoconstriction NARROWS blood vessels, INCREASING blood pressure. Vasodilation WIDENS blood vessels, DECREASING blood pressure.

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Factors that can increase blood pressure?
Factors like stress, obesity, and high salt intake can increase blood pressure.
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Factors that can decrease blood pressure?
Factors like dehydration, bleeding, and shock can decrease blood pressure.