How is blood pressure in the body affected by exercise? a. systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure decreases b. systolic pressure decreases, diastolic pressure remains constant c. systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure remains constant d. systolic pressure remains constant, diastolic pressure increases

During exercise the following happens to the blood pressure: systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure remains constant. Correct C

Systolic blood pressure rises because of the following: exercising the muscles need more oxygen, you have to breathe more quickly and the heart starts to pump harder.Diastolic pressure which is a measure of the pressure in the blood vessels between heartbeats, does not change during exercise.

During exercise the systolic pressure increases, while the diastolic pressure remains constant  (C).

When we are doing aerobic exercises such as swimming, running, and cycling our muscles need more oxygen than when we are at rest, so we have to breathe more quickly. Our heart starts to pump harder and faster to circulate blood to deliver oxygen to our muscles. As a result, systolic blood pressure rises. Our systolic blood pressure will rise between 160 and 220 mm Hg during exercise, if exceed that range, your risk at heart problem increases.

During exercise, the blood pressure will rise, but after a few hours, it should be back to the normal range. Although the 'normal' level blood pressure between people are different, the guideline set the 'normal' blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg, includes a systolic pressure reading under 120 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure reading under 80 mm Hg.

The difference between the systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure

Diastolic blood pressure

Blood pressure and exercise

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