"Blood pressure is highest in the arteries near the heart."
Blood pressure is the pressure by which blood passes on the walls of blood vessels. It is one of the common "vital signs" along with body temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate. These are used to determine the current state of an individual.
The heart pumps blood which is enrichened with oxygen to the rest of the body through the arteries. Therefore, blood pressure is higher in the arteries which are located near the heart. The blood which has been "used" by the other organs and is low in oxygen circulates through the veins.
