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Respiration and Circulation — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYRespiration and Circulation4 Marks
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Distinguish between : Hypertension and Hypotension.
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HypertensionHypotension
1. Blood pressure values more than 140 mm Hg SP and 90 mm HG DP is called hypertension.1. Blood pressure values less them 120 mm Hg SP and 70 mm HG DP is called hypotension.
2. Excessive hypertension can result into lethal complications such as stroke or paralysis.2. Hypotension may not be lethal if immediate measures are taken to raise the blood pressure.

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