This assignment is worth 20 points.Send answers to me at fontius@siskiyous.edu.

Read Chapter 10 and complete the following assignment.

1.         What is blood pressure and how is it measured?  Be sure to explain what is considered to be a normal range of blood pressure and the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure. (5 points)

2.         Explain what a stroke is and how it can occur. Be sure to define the three different types of stroke.  (5 points)

3.         Explain the difference between congenital heart disease and congestive heart failure.  (5 points)

4.         Name the main forms of cardiovascular disease and describe each.  (5 points)