How do beta-blockers reduce blood pressure?
What will be an ideal response?
Beta-blockers decrease the rate and force of heart contraction, reducing cardiac output and lowering blood pressure.
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The amount of air that enters or leaves the lungs during a normal respiratory cycle is the
A. tidal volume B. residual volume C. vital capacity D. total lung capacity
An abnormal swelling that continues to grow could be an indication of the presence of _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following may occur with aging?
A) more efficient tissue maintenance B) increased ability to repair connective tissues C) more fragile connective tissue D) increased bone strength E) thicker epithelia
What is the equation that correctly depicts the relationship between blood pressure (BP), peripheral resistance (PR), and cardiac output (CO)?
a. BP = CO/PR b. CO = PR/BP c. BP = CO x PR d. CO = PR x BP