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AS Bio Blood pressur

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What is used to measure blood pressure Sphygmomanometer
What units are used for the measurement of blood pressure? Millimetres of mercury (mm Hg)
What does the top figure in blood pressure measure (eg in 120/80) Systolic pressure
What does the lower figure in blood pressure measure? Diastolic pressure
What causes oedema Increased leaking of fluid from capillaries
What are the cells called that form the wall of the capillaries? Endothelium or endothelial cells
What might cause YOUR blood pressure to go up? Exercise, anxiety, excitement at the thought of Bio class...
Why is an increase in blood pressure during exercise useful? Glucose and oxygen reach the muscles more effectively
Name the system that removes about 20% of tissue fluid Lymphatic system
What is the fluid inside the lymphatic system called? Lymph
What is the fluid in blood called? Plasma
What is the fluid inbetween cells called? Tissue fluid
What type of blood cells move around through lymph? White blood cells
Which pressure is greater, systolic or diastolic? systolic
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