The force of blood acting on the walls of arteries and veins is known as which of the following?
a. heart rate
b. maximum heart rate
c. blood pressure
d. VO2 Max
e. stroke volume
Answer: c. blood pressure
Blood pressure is correct because this is the measurement of the force of blood against artery and vein walls. It's typically expressed in millimeters by mercury (mmHg).
Heart rate is incorrect because this is a measure of the number of times the heart contracts per minute.
Maximum heart rate is incorrect because this is the maximum number of times a heart can contract per minute.
VO2 Max is incorrect because this is the body's maximal ability to provide energy via the aerobic pathway.
Stroke volume is incorrect because this is the amount (not force) of blood that the heart can pump out with each beat.