Peripheral Vascular Resistance Is Measured as Which of the Following

question 35

Multiple Choice

Peripheral vascular resistance is measured as which of the following?

• A) Pulse pressure
• B) Mean arterial pressure
• C) Hydrostatic pressure
• D) Oncotic pressure

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