Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure Objectives Describe the different types of blood vessels and their function Explain how blood pressure is measured Assignment Overview This presentation assignment requires students to explain the vessels of the cardiovascular system and how blood pressure is measured. Deliverables A PowerPoint presentation and an assessment tool Step 1 Develop a presentation. Imagine that you have been asked to develop an in-service training about blood pressure. Develop a PowerPoint presentation that: Explains the different blood vessels in the body and their function Explains how to take a blood pressure Includes a brief discussion of hypertension and shock