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The three most important factors affecting resistance are blood viscosity, vessel length and vessel diameter and are each considered below. Blood viscosity is the thickness of fluids and it affects fluid flow. Clean water, for example, is less viscous than mud and flows more easily than mud.
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Jul 30, 2022 · When systemic arterial blood pressure is measured, it is recorded as a ratio of two numbers (e.g., 120/80 is a normal adult blood pressure), expressed as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. The systolic pressure is the higher value (typically around 120 mm Hg) and reflects the arterial pressure resulting from the ejection of blood during ventricular contraction, or systole.
When systemic arterial blood pressure is measured, it is recorded as a ratio of two numbers (e.g., 120/80 is a normal adult blood pressure), expressed as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. The systolic pressure is the higher value (typically around 120 mm Hg) and reflects the arterial pressure resulting from the ejection of blood during ventricular contraction, or systole.
Dec 19, 2023 · Vessel length. The length of a blood vessel is directly proportional to its resistance The longer a vessel is, the higher its resistance. The greater the resistance, the higher the blood pressure and the lower the blood flow. Again, this does not affect a normally healthy person as they are able to maintain a high enough pressure to keep blood ...
One of the great benefits of weight reduction is the reduced stress to the heart, which does not have to overcome the resistance of as many miles of vessels. In contrast to length, the blood vessel diameter changes throughout the body, according to the type of vessel, as we discussed earlier. The diameter of any given vessel may also change ...
Jan 17, 2023 · The pressure originates in the contraction of the heart, which forces blood out of the heart and into the blood vessels. If flow is impaired through increased resistance then blood pressure must increase, so blood pressure is often used as a test for circulatory health. Blood pressure can be modulated through altering cardiac activity ...
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The optimal diastolic blood pressure is 80 mmHg. Many factors can affect blood pressure, such as hormones, stress, exercise, eating, sitting, and standing. Blood flow through the body is regulated by the size of blood vessels, by the action of smooth muscle, by one-way valves, and by the fluid pressure of the blood itself.
