Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Raised blood pressure
What Raised blood pressure means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Results from increased resistance to flow through the narrowed, stiffened artery, and in turn causes further endothelial damage, making the process self-reinforcing.
Topics that use Raised blood pressure
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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