Where blood pressure is highest
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AORTAWhere blood pressure is highest
baroreceptora sensory nerve ending, esp in the walls of large arteries, that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure
chlorothiazideA synthetic drug used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. It is one of the thiazide diuretics
baroreceptorsBARORECEPTOR, a sensory nerve ending, esp in the walls of large arteries, that is sensitive to changes in blood pressure
cuffsinflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer
histaminhistidine-derived amine compound that is released mainly by damaged mast cells in allergic reactions, causing dilation and permeability of blood vessels and lowering blood pressure
aldosteronismA condition in which there is excessive secretion of aldosterone. This disturbs the balance of sodium, potassium, and water in the blood and so leads to high blood pressure
norepinephrineA hormone that is released by the adrenal medulla and by the sympathetic nerves and functions as a neurotransmitter. It is also used as a drug to raise blood pressure