Define blood pressure and systolic and diastolic pressure

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Questions

1. Name the main three main types of vessels and their function.

2. Name the three tunicae that make up the blood vessels. What is each tunica made of?

3. Name the three types of capillaries and describe their structure.

4. Define blood pressure, and systolic and diastolic pressure.

5. Name the two instruments used to measure blood pressure. Do not use blood pressure cuff, find its actual name. Ensure you know how to spell the names correctly.

6. Where do you have the highest blood pressure? Where do you have the lowest blood pressure? Look at Figure 18.21. Why is that? (Think about it)

7. What is the normal blood pressure reading in a healthy, young adult? Don't forget the blood pressure unit.

8. Define pulse. Name location in your body where you can measure pulse (e.g., pulse points).

9. Define pulse palpation.

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