PATHOLOGY MCQ
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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When you are taking a blood pressure what is the top number represent
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systolic pressure
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diastolic pressure
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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: -In a blood pressure reading, the systolic number always comes first and then the diastolic number. For example, your numbers may be “120 over 80” or written as 120/80.
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