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

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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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full weight-bearing




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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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