Biology

Blood Pressure

Understand normal blood pressure values.

BP = Systolic / Diastolic (normal ≈ 120/80 mmHg)

Formula Explanation

Systolic pressure is during heart contraction; diastolic during relaxation.

Variables Explained

Systolic = higher number; Diastolic = lower number.

Solved Example

What is normal blood pressure?
Approximately 120/80 mmHg.

Exam Tip

Hypertension is sustained high blood pressure.