Question

What is blood pressure? Name the instrument used to measure it.

Answer 1

Blood pressure:

1. The pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood arteries is known as blood pressure.
2. There are two types of blood pressure such as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
3. Systolic pressure is the blood pressure in the arteries during ventricular systole.
4. Diastolic pressure is the blood pressure in the arteries during ventricular diastole.
5. A mature human's blood pressure should be 120/80 mm Hg.

The instrument used to measure blood pressure:

1. A device known as a sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure.
2. This device includes mercury, which increases in concentration as blood pressure rises.
3. Because there are numerous factors that influence blood pressure readings.
4. Hence blood pressure readings fluctuate frequently.
5. As a result, blood pressure must be tested multiple times to acquire an accurate reading.