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Aneroid Gauge
A pressure gauge (for blood pressure)
20.330
Auscultatory Gap
Sound fadeout for 10-15mmHg then begins again
20.334
Blood Pressure
Vital sign measuring the force of blood against the walls of the arteries
20.329
Brachial Artery
1 inch above antecubital area (inner elbow)
20.331
Depressant
Drugs that slow down body functions
20.330
Diastole
Relaxation of ventricles of the heart
20.329
Diastolic Pressure
Sound of semilunar valves shutting (lower number of BP); heart at rest
20.332
Elasticity
Stretch
20.329
Fasting
Not eating
20.330
Hypertension
High blood pressure
20.332
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
20.332
Pulse Pressure
Difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
20.332
Sphygmomano- meter
Blood pressure measuring apparatus
20.329
Stimulant
Substances that speed up body functions
20.330
Systole
Contraction of the ventricles of the heart
20.329
Systolic Pressure
Sound of the bicuspid and tricuspid valves shutting (high number of BP); heart at work
20.332