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clmills979

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Blood pressure is affected by a number of factors. Name three of them.

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary but may include the amount of blood and other fluids that are present in the body; the condition of the arteries; and the force of the heartbeat. Age, exercise, obesity, food, pain, stress, stimulants, steroids, and some medications can cause the blood pressure to increase; whereas weight loss, fasting, depression, and blood loss can lower the blood pressure.

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Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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