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1. To be accurate in measuring blood pressure,a person should not drink coffee and smoke cigarette for at least24 hours from the time of measurement. (True/ False)

2. The term blood pressure usually refers tothe pressure in the arteries, veins, and capillaries. (True/False)

3. The Angiotensin-1 is a substance normallypresent in the:

a. Blood

b. liver

c. Kidney

d. Bone marrow

4. Systolic blood pressure of less than 135mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of less than 95 mmHg is calledhypotension. (True/ False)

5. Systolic blood pressure of the vein equal to70 mmHg. (True/ False)

6. During exercise, for example, a greaterpercentage of the total blood flow is diverted to skeletal musclesleading to a sudden drop in blood pressure. (True/ False)

7. One hormone regulates blood pressure:

a. Prolactin

b. Vasopressin

c. Aldosterone

d. Corticosteroid

8. In measuring diastolic blood pressure, heartsound must be heard by the stethoscope when the sphygmomanometerrecording normal blood pressure of 80 mmHg.  (True/False)

9. High blood cholesterol interferes with theelasticity of the arteries resulting in increased bloodpressure.  (True/ False)

10. Hormones regulate blood pressure by thealternation of:

a. Body temperature

b. Cardiac output

c. Venous blood retention

d. Pulse rate

11. To get the best results in measuring bloodpressure, the arm must be resting on a table so that it is aboutthe same level as the heart.  (True/ False)

12. Typically blood pressure is usuallymeasured in the brachial artery in the left arm by usingsphygmomanometer and stethoscope. (True/ False)

13. Renin as hormone secrets by:

a. Kidney

b. Liver

c. Bone marrow

d. Spleen

14. Both blood pressure and pulse rate arerelated to heart pumping blood in the arterial blood vessels.(True/ False)