Asked by Romoke Odewenwa on Sep 25, 2024
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Blood pressure is expressed as
A) systolic pressure / diastolic pressure.
B) diastolic pressure / pulse pressure.
C) pulse pressure / systolic pressure.
D) diastolic pressure / systolic pressure.
E) systolic pressure / pulse pressure.
Systolic Pressure
The top number in a blood pressure reading, representing the maximum pressure your heart exerts while beating.
Diastolic Pressure
The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, representing the lower value in blood pressure readings.
- Explain how blood pressure is measured and expressed.
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Parminder Singh3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Blood pressure is measured as two numbers, systolic pressure (the top number) and diastolic pressure (the bottom number). The systolic pressure measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, while the diastolic pressure measures the pressure in the arteries between beats, when the heart is resting. The normal range for systolic pressure is 90-119 mmHg and for diastolic pressure is 60-79 mmHg.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how blood pressure is measured and expressed.
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