Question

In anatomical terms, proximal refers to a location towards the center of the body, while distal refers to a location away from the center of the body. Using these terms, what effect will wrapping a tight band around the arm for a period of time have on blood flow?

It will increase blood pressure both proximal and distal to the band.
It will increase blood pressure proximally from the band.
It will decrease blood pressure both proximal and distal to the band.
It will decrease blood pressure proximally from the band.

Answer 1

It will increase blood pressure proximally from the band.

A true statement
In anatomical terms, proximal refers to a location towards the center of the body, while distal refers to a location away from the center of the body

Answer 2

The correct answer would be "It will increase blood pressure proximal from the band".

Wrapping a tight band around an arm would result in decreased blood flow towards the distal end of the arm that is, towards the digits (fingers).

Consequently, the blood would keep accumulating to the upper region of the arm that is, the proximal region from the band.

The accumulation of blood would result in increased blood pressure in the proximal region from the band.