The Amount of Force Exerted Against the Walls of an Artery

question 34

Multiple Choice

The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood is the:

• A) Blood pressure
• B) Pulse deficit
• C) Diastolic pressure
• D) Systolic pressure

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A nerve that transfers sight-related information from the retina to the brain.

Macular Degeneration

A disease that deteriorates the central portion of the retina, leading to loss of central vision.

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, crucial for maintaining the shape of the eye and proper functioning of the visual system.

Refractory Error

Visual impairments caused by the eye's inability to focus light directly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision.