Understanding Blood Pressure and its Influencing Factors Quiz

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#1

Which of the following represents a normal blood pressure reading for adults?

120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
180/110 mmHg
#2

What is the term for the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels?

Blood flow
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Cardiac output
#3

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hemoglobinemia
Hyperglycemia
#4

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing high blood pressure?

Obesity
Diabetes
Regular physical activity
Family history of hypertension
#5

What is the systolic blood pressure?

The pressure when the heart is at rest
The pressure when the heart contracts
The pressure when the heart relaxes
The pressure in the veins
#6

Which of the following lifestyle factors is known to contribute to high blood pressure?

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Smoking
Adequate sleep
#7

What effect does stress typically have on blood pressure?

Decreases blood pressure
No effect on blood pressure
Increases blood pressure
Stress only affects heart rate, not blood pressure
#8

What is the term for a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up?

Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypertension
Postural hypotension
Postural hypertension
#9

Which of the following dietary components is recommended for lowering blood pressure?

High sodium intake
High potassium intake
High saturated fat intake
High cholesterol intake
#10

What is the name of the condition when blood pressure remains elevated over a long period?

Chronic hypertension
Acute hypertension
Primary hypertension
Secondary hypertension
#11

Which of the following hormones plays a significant role in regulating blood pressure?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Renin
#12

What is the primary role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in managing hypertension?

Increase blood pressure
Decrease blood pressure
Stimulate sympathetic nervous system
Reduce heart rate
#13

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#14

What is the term for the measurement of the force exerted by blood as it moves through the arteries?

Sphygmomanometer
Electrocardiogram
Pulse oximeter
Blood pressure
#15

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with high blood pressure?

Osteoporosis
Atherosclerosis
Hyperthyroidism
Rheumatoid arthritis

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