4. 2. What is meant by the terms Systole and Diastole? Systole – Contraction of the hear (0.3) Diastole – Relaxation of the heart (0.5)
5. What is BLOOD PRESSURE & How is it measured? BLOOD PRESSURE = BLOOD FLOW X RESISTANCE TO FLOW or PRESSURE EXERTED BY BLOOD ON WALLS OF BLOOD VESSELS Measured by a SPHYGOMOMANOMETER