Systolic pressure is called_______________?

Correct answer: B. High blood pressure

  • A. Low blood pressure
  • B. High blood pressure
  • C. Normal blood pressure
  • D. Abnormal blood pressure

Explanation

Systolic pressure is the maximum arterial pressure reached when the ventricles contract, so it is the higher of the two blood-pressure values. Diastolic pressure is the lower value during relaxation, which is why choosing low blood pressure confuses the two phases.

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