Blood pressure

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Blood pressure is due to the pressure of blood flow exerted on the blood vessels. The blood vessels create resistance to the flow, therefore creating a pressure. resistance. High blood pressure is called hypertension. Low blood pressure is called hypotension [1].

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bhf.org.uk/keeping_your_heart_healthy/preventing_heart_disease/blood_pressure.aspx , (2010)
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