| A | B |
|---|
| systolic | top number in blood pressure reading |
| normal systolic range | 100-140 |
| diastolic (down) | bottom number in blood pressure reading |
| normal diastolic range | 60-90 |
| normal bp range | 100-140/ 60-90 |
| diastolic pressure | Constant pressure on the walls of the arteries |
| brachial | pulse site used while taking blood pressure |
| Factors that INCREASE blood pressure | exercise, excitement, anxiety, stimulant drugs |
| Factors that DECREASE blood pressure | shock, depressant drugs, dehydration, rest or sleep |
| sphygmomanometer | instrument used to measure blood pressure |
| systolic pressure | pressure on the walls of arteries when LEFT VENTRICLE OF THE HEART IS CONTRACTING, PUSHING blood into arteries |
