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GCSE Physical Education · key term
The pressure exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Blood vesselsBlood pressure is the pressure blood exerts against vessel walls, so arterial walls must withstand this force.
The pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
Paper 2
Remember blood pressure as well as heart rate and muscle tension. Distinguish these intended effects from nausea, weakness and heart problems.
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