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Nikki Chamorro
on Oct 13, 2024
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A recording of how the volume of blood at a given pressure point in the body changes as a pressure wave passes through that point is called a(n) ________.
A) plethysmogram
B) sphygmomanometer
C) ECG
D) none of the above
Plethysmogram
A graph or recording that measures changes in volume within an organ or whole body (often the blood volume changes in the limbs).
Pressure Wave
A type of wave mechanism that occurs when a fluid or gas changes velocity, often seen in the circulatory system as a pulse.
Blood Volume
The total amount of blood circulating within an individual's vascular system.
- Identify the physiological measurements related to the cardiovascular system, including blood pressure and pulse, and understand the tools used for these measurements.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the physiological measurements related to the cardiovascular system, including blood pressure and pulse, and understand the tools used for these measurements.