Question

The following image shows the progression of a block in an artery. How will the blood pressure be affected in a blocked artery?

• A. Blood pressure increases as the arteries get blocked
• B. Blood pressure decreases as the arteries get blocked
• C. Blood pressure remains the same
• D. Blood pressure keeps on fluctuating

Answer 1

The correct option is A Blood pressure increases as the arteries get blocked

Blockage of arteries is due to build up of materials like fatty substances that decreases the space in the middle making the arteries narrower.
As arteries narrow, blood pressure increases.