BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
BLOOD
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Question
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A measurement of your blood pressure consists of two numbers. The first number is a measurement of the ____ blood pressure.
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systolic
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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 as two numbers: Systolic blood pressure (the first and higher number) measures pressure inside your arteries when the heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure (the second and lower number) measures the pressure inside the artery when the heart rests between beats.
Detailed explanation-2: -The gauge uses a unit of measurement called millimeters of mercury (mmHg) to measure the pressure in your blood vessels.
Detailed explanation-3: -The top number of your reading is called systolic blood pressure. It tells you the force of the blood against artery walls when your heart beats.
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