Final answer:
Factors that increase cardiac output or resistance will raise blood pressure, with cardiac output influencing blood flow volume from the heart and resistance linked to the constriction of blood vessels.
Step-by-step explanation:
Any factor that increases cardiac output or resistance will increase blood pressure. Cardiac output is the measurement of blood flow from the heart through the ventricles, usually measured in liters per minute. Factors that increase cardiac output, such as sympathetic stimulation, the catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), thyroid hormones, and increased calcium ion levels, will cause an increase in blood pressure and promote blood flow. On the other hand, resistance is influenced by the constriction of blood vessels. In the case of vasoconstriction, it can increase blood pressure within the vein, the blood flow within the vein, and the return of blood to the heart due to the improved venous return.