NEET2011ZoologyBody Fluids and CirculationActual
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding blood pressure?
Options
- A100 / 55 mmHg is considered an ideal blood pressure
- B105 / 50 mmHg makes one very active
- C190 / 110 mmHg may harm vital organs like brain and kidney
- D130 / 90 mmHg is considered high and requires treatment
Correct answer
C. 190 / 110 mmHg may harm vital organs like brain and kidney
Step-by-step solution
Hypertension is the term for blood pressure that is higher than normal (120 / 80) . In this measurement, 120 ~mm Hg (millimeter) of mercury pressure) is the systolic, or pumping, pressure and 80 ~mm Hg is the diastolic, or resting pressure. If repeated checks of blood pressure 190 / 100 ~mm Hg ) of an individual is 140 / 90 (140 over 90) or higher, it shows hypertension. High blood pressure leads to heart diseases and also affects vital organs like brain and kidney.