Question

What are the two main components of blood pressure? Select all that apply.

-Cardiac output
- Cardiac index
-Stroke volume
-Systemic vascular resistance
-Blood type

Answer 1

The two main components of blood pressure are cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two main components of blood pressure are cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance. Cardiac output is the volume of blood the heart pumps per minute and is determined by heart rate and stroke volume, which is the amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle with each heartbeat. Systemic vascular resistance refers to the resistance to blood flow provided by all of the systemic vasculature, except the pulmonary vasculature. Blood type does not directly affect blood pressure.