Summary
An Operation Ouch cardiovascular-system clip. The doctors explain blood pressure -- the push of blood through your vessels -- and how doctors measure it. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Every heartbeat pushes blood through your vessels -- that push is your blood pressure.
- What is blood pressure?
- What tool do doctors use to measure it?
- Why might a doctor want to check your blood pressure?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: blood pressure, vessel, heart, measure, cuff.
Try it: Squeeze a water-filled bag and feel the pressure. Explain how that's like blood in a vessel.