Systemic Blood Pressure Increases with Age and Is Correlated with _________

question 6

Short Answer

Systemic blood pressure increases with age and is correlated with _________ and _________throughout childhood and adolescence.

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Definitions:

Depressive Disorder

A mind-related disorder characterized by a never-ceasing state of depression or absence of enthusiasm for activities, largely affecting life's daily operations.

Gene Expression

The process by which the instructions in our DNA are converted into a functional product, like a protein, affecting how cells function.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to prolonged psychological distress.

Epigenetic Effects

Changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence, often resulting from environmental influences.