The Circulatory System: Blood Pressure 2

What is the force exerted on the muscular walls of the blood vessels called?

• Blood volume

• Blood pressure

• Blood flow

• Blood thickness

During which phase of the heartbeat is the blood pressure at its highest?

• Diastole

• Resting phase

• Systole

• Recovery phase

What is the typical range for diastolic pressure in a healthy individual?

• 30-50 mmHg

• 60-80 mmHg

• 90-120 mmHg

• 120-140 mmHg

What can increase the force on the walls of the blood vessels?

• Decreased blood volume

• Low-salt diet

• High-salt diet

• Decreased stress levels

What is the condition called when the arterial wall experiences extra strain and produces small tears?

• Hypertension

• Atherosclerosis

• Angioplasty

• Stent placement

What can happen if the plaque in a clogged blood vessel ruptures?

• Decreased heart rate

• Formation of a blood clot

• Increased oxygen supply

• Decreased blood flow

What procedure is used to widen dangerously clogged blood vessels?

• Heart transplant

• Kidney dialysis

• Lung biopsy

• Angioplasty

What is the typical heart rate of a healthy individual?

• 50 times a minute

• 70 times a minute

• 90 times a minute

• 110 times a minute