What term describes the pressure produced by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels?

The term that describes the pressure produced by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels is hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure refers to the force exerted by a fluid per unit area within the confines of a container or within a system of vessels, such as blood vessels in the circulatory system. This pressure is essential for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system as it facilitates the flow of blood and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

In the context of other terms, cardiac output refers to the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the heart, and peripheral resistance describes the resistance to blood flow offered by the blood vessels, influenced by their diameter and load. While these concepts are related to blood flow and pressure, they do not specifically define the pressure exerted by blood on vessel walls in the same way hydrostatic pressure does.