ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Blood pressure is given as:
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Diastolic/Systolic
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Systolic/Diastolic
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The second number, called diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
Detailed explanation-2: -Normal blood pressure for most adults is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 and a diastolic pressure of less than 80. Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure between 120 and 129 with a diastolic pressure of less than 80.
Detailed explanation-3: -The gauge uses a unit of measurement called millimeters of mercury (mmHg) to measure the pressure in your blood vessels.
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