Which term refers to high blood pressure?

Which term refers to high blood pressure?

• A. Hypotension
• B. Hypertension
• C. Hyperextension
• D. Tachycardia

Answer: (B)

High blood pressure is described by the term hypertension. Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against artery walls; when this force remains elevated over time, it’s labeled hypertension, signaling a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other complications. The other terms don’t match this condition: hypotension is low blood pressure, tachycardia is a rapid heartbeat, and hyperextension refers to overextending a joint rather than describing blood pressure levels.

High blood pressure is described by the term hypertension. Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against artery walls; when this force remains elevated over time, it’s labeled hypertension, signaling a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other complications. The other terms don’t match this condition: hypotension is low blood pressure, tachycardia is a rapid heartbeat, and hyperextension refers to overextending a joint rather than describing blood pressure levels.