Author Question: Blood pressure is affected by a number of factors. Name three of ... (Read 42 times)

clmills979 · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

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

Question 2

Define the following abbreviations: FWB

brittrenee · **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.

Answer to Question 2

full weight-bearing