Select the Correct Relationship Between Peripheral Resistance and Blood Pressure

Question

Select the correct relationship between peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
A)As peripheral resistance increases,blood pressure decreases.
B)As peripheral resistance increases,blood pressure increases.
C)As peripheral resistance decreases,blood pressure increases.
D)Peripheral resistance has no effect on blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Peripheral resistance is the resistance in the blood vessels that must be overcome to push blood through the circulatory system. As the peripheral resistance increases, more force is needed to push blood through the vessels and this results in an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, as peripheral resistance increases, blood pressure also increases.