Body Fluids and CirculationHard
Question
Which one of the following statement is correct regarding blood pressure ?
Options
A.100/55 mmHg is considered an ideal blood pressure
B.105/50 mmHg makes one very active
C.190/110 mmHg may harm vital orhans like brain and kidney
D.130/90 mmHg is considered high and requires tratement
Solution
Hypertention is the term for blood pressure that is higher than normal (120/80). In thismeasurement, 120 mm Hg is the systolic, or pumping , pressure and 80 mm Hg is thediastolic, or resting pressure. If repeated chercks of blood pressure and 190/100 mm Hgof an individual is 140/90 (140 per 90) or higher, it shows hypertension. High bloodpressure (190/100 mm Hg) leads to heart siseases and also affects vital organs like brainand kidney.
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