Which Statement Best Explains Why a Person with a Systolic

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why a person with a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg might have a blood pressure of only 70 mm Hg in the arterioles.

• A) The person has abnormally high arteriole blood pressure.
• B) Blood is less viscous in the arterioles, and therefore requires less pressure to flow.
• C) The narrower diameter of the arterioles causes the drop in pressure.
• D) Pressure declines as the blood moves away from the heart.

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