Question

When did you notice a greater elevation of blood pressure and pulse?

Answer 1

When changing body positions, the heart beats faster to maintain blood flow and pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

When changing body positions from lying down to sitting and then to standing, the heart has to beat faster to compensate for the change in blood flow and maintain blood pressure.

When you stand up, blood tends to pool in the lower extremities due to gravity. To maintain a stable blood pressure, the heart rate increases to pump more blood to the brain and other vital organs.

For example, when you exercise, your heart rate increases to ensure that enough oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the working muscles.

Answer 2

You would notice a greater elevation of blood pressure and pulse when an individual experiences hypertension. It is also known as high blood pressure. When blood vessels are blocked or are constricted due to several reasons, the pressure of the blood would be increased since there would be smaller area for the blood to flow. Consequently, the pulse or the heart rate would increase as well due to the increase in pressure. Factors that can cause hypertension would be lack of exercise, stress, when hormones are not regulated. It can also be caused by another illness like diabetes, kidney disorder,  obesity and many other.