The blood pressure is denoted as following?

Correct answer: A. Systolic Pressure / Diastolic Pressure

  • A. Systolic Pressure / Diastolic Pressure
  • B. Diastolic Pressure / Systolic Pressure
  • C. Venous Pressure / Systolic Pressure
  • D. Systolic Pressure / Pulse Pressure

Explanation

Blood pressure is written as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure, such as 120/80 mmHg. Systolic pressure occurs during heart contraction, while diastolic pressure occurs during relaxation.

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