Abstract
Aims: To study the effect of stress and fear on blood pressure that are imposed on student before
attending examination in particular final year examination at the College of Dentistry. Subjects and
Methods: Arterial blood pressure (indirect method ) was measured for 99 dental student (21 + 0.6
years) before 30 minutes of final examination on a particular subject and immediately after
examination. Result: The data reflected a significant increase in systolic blood pressure before passing
the final examination, whereas there was no significant increase in the diastolic blood pressure in all
students. Conclusions: Stress produces a significant elevation in blood pressure that can be controlled
by systemic defense mechanisms naturally present.
