Question

Select the correct statement about factors that influence blood pressure.

A) Excess red cell production would cause a blood pressure increase.
B) Systemic vasodilation would increase blood pressure, due to diversion of blood to essential areas.
C) An increase in cardiac output corresponds to a decrease in blood pressure, due to the increased delivery.
D) Excess albumin transport protein production would decrease blood pressure

Answer 1

Cardiac output, blood volume, blood viscosity, and the diameter of blood vessels are factors that influence blood pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The factors that influence blood pressure include cardiac output, blood volume, blood viscosity, and the diameter of blood vessels. Excess red cell production would actually increase blood viscosity, leading to an increase in blood pressure. Systemic vasodilation would decrease blood pressure, as it reduces resistance and increases blood flow. An increase in cardiac output would also lead to an increase in blood pressure, as more blood is being pumped by the heart.

Answer 2

Option (B).

Step-by-step explanation:

The blood pressure may be defined as the pressure exerted by the arteries during the blood flow. The normal blood pressure of humans has been assigned is 80/120 mm Hg.

Various factors can cause the increase or decrease in the blood pressure. The excess production of the blood cells will cause the increase in blood pressure as more blood will exert more pressure during flow as blood cells have protein erythropoietin that increases the blood pressure. Factors like vasodilation and decrease cardiac output decreases the blood pressure.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).