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Description

understanding organism

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Subject

Science

Level

10th Grade

Created

04/17/2016

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Term

systolic pressure

Definition

the maximum pressure the heart produces.

Term

diastolic pressure

Definition

the blood pressure between heart beats.

Term

causes for blood pressure increase

Definition

by stress
high alcohol intake
smoking
overweight

Term

causes for blood pressure decrease

Definition

by regular exercise
eating a balanced diet.

Term

high blood pressure can cause

Definition

blood vessels to burst
causing; damage to the brain leading to strokes
damage to kidneys