Tuesday 19 June 2012

BIO 12 UNIT 4: Study Notes

SYSTOLE AND DIASTOLE PRESSURES

  • SYSTOLE: Highest arterial pressure while heart is pumping (ventricles are contracting)
    • 110-150 (normal for adult)--> fluctuates and differs depending on individual and activity/stress
  • DIASTOLE: Lowest arterial pressure when heart is at rest (ventricles are relaxing)
    • Should be 90 < (remains constant) 
The norm is 115/75 (Systolic/Diastolic)


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