|
Manifestation of increase in the blood pressure of a person is called |
|||||||
|
a) |
Hypertension |
b) |
Artherosclerosis |
c) |
Arteriosclerosis |
d) |
None of these |
|
Manifestation of increase in the blood pressure of a person is called |
|||||||
|
a) |
Hypertension |
b) |
Artherosclerosis |
c) |
Arteriosclerosis |
d) |
None of these |
(a)
Hypertension is persistent high blood pressure with systolic pressure more than 140 mm Hg and diastolic pressure more than 90 mm Hg. It is caused by decrease in extensibility of the artery due to artherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. Sclerosis means hardening and narrowing of blood vessels.