Question

High blood pressure is a risk factor associated with damage to the circulatory system. Suggest two ways in which prolonged high blood pressure may affect the arteries. ( 2 marks)

Accepted Answer

Muscle in artery walls becomes thicker; Aneurysm / ballooning of artery walls may occur; Damage to endothelium (so foam cells enter);

Front	High blood pressure is a risk factor associated with damage to the circulatory system. Suggest two ways in which prolonged high blood pressure may affect the arteries. ( 2 marks)
Back	Muscle in artery walls becomes thicker; Aneurysm / ballooning of artery walls may occur; Damage to endothelium (so foam cells enter);

High Blood Pressure Damage Artery Walls Risk Factor