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Anatomy and Physiology · Chapter 2
The Cardiovascular System
body capillaries (O₂ delivered, CO₂ absorbed) → superior/inferior vena cava → right atrium
## 2.4 Blood Pressure
$$BP = CO \times TPR \quad (\text{Peripheral resistance})$$
Normal: 120/80 mmHg (systolic/diastolic)
**Hypertension** (>130/80) increases risk of stroke, MI, kidney disease.
**Regulation:** baroreceptors in the carotid
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