PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pressure exerted on the arterial walls when the heart relaxes is called the
A
diastolic pressure
B
systolic pressure
C
hydrostatic pressure
D
osmotic pressure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Systolic pressure refers to the maximum pressure within the large arteries when the heart muscle contracts to propel blood through the body. Diastolic pressure describes the lowest pressure within the large arteries during heart muscle relaxation between beating.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The pressure of blood inside the artery during contraction is called systolic pressure and pressure in an artery during relaxation is called diastolic pressure.

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