ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The highest blood pressure in the body is found in the aorta.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The systolic blood pressure is defined as the maximum pressure experienced in the aorta when the heart contracts and ejects blood into the aorta from the left ventricle (approximately 120 mmHg).
Detailed explanation-2: -The higher pressure occurs during the contraction of the heart’s left ventricle. The higher pressure is known as the systolic blood pressure. The lower pressure occurs during the relaxation of the heart’s left ventricle.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is D. In the circulatory system, the highest pressure of blood is found to be present at the site of the aorta, while the lowest is found to be within the venous vessels.
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