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NEET 2011
Exam
NEET
Year
2011
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Body Fluids and Circulation

NEET 2011 · Zoology · Body Fluids and Circulation

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding blood...

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding blood pressure?

Options

  1. A100/55mmHg100 / 55 \mathrm{mmHg} is considered an ideal blood pressure
  2. B105/50mmHg105 / 50 \mathrm{mmHg} makes one very active
  3. C190/110mmHg190 / 110 \mathrm{mmHg} may harm vital organs like brain and kidney
  4. D130/90mmHg130 / 90 \mathrm{mmHg} is considered high and requires treatment

Correct answer

C. 190/110mmHg190 / 110 \mathrm{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)(120 / 80). In this measurement, 120 mmHg120 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg} (millimeter) of mercury pressure) is the systolic, or pumping, pressure and 80 mmHg80 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg} is the diastolic, or resting pressure. If repeated checks of blood pressure 190/100 mmHg190 / 100 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg} ) of an individual is 140/90140 / 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.
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