L1 Hypertension I

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Across
  1. 4. nerve Releases noradrenaline to speed up heart rate
  2. 7. Sustained systolic BP > 140 mm Hg or diastolic BP > 90 mm Hg
  3. 8. viscosity A factor affecting vascular resistance
  4. 10. Important supplement to lower BP
  5. 12. resistance Resistance to blood flow in vessels
  6. 13. loss Non-pharmacological method to reduce BP
  7. 15. Substances that increase vessel diameter
Down
  1. 1. Lowest aortic pressure before ventricular ejection
  2. 2. Sum of vascular resistances in systemic circulation
  3. 3. oxide Local endothelial factor that reduces BP
  4. 5. Maximal aortic pressure during heart contraction
  5. 6. pressure Force the heart uses to pump blood
  6. 9. The strength of heart contractions
  7. 11. rate How often the heart beats
  8. 14. node Receives signals to regulate heart rate delay