PATHOLOGY MCQ
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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For 120/80, what does “120” indicate?
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Systolic ____ when the ventricles contract
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Diastolic ____ when the ventricles are relaxed
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systolic ____ when the ventricles are relaxed
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Diastolic ____ When the ventricles contract
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The blood pressure of a person is 120/80 which means that the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg. It indicated that the person has a normal blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -The new guidelines categorise blood pressure as normal (<120/80 mm Hg), pre-hypertension (120/80 to 139/89), stage 1 hypertension (140/90 to 159/99), and stage 2 hypertension (≥160/100 or higher).
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