The Pressure at Which the Pulse Can First Be Heard

question 5

Multiple Choice

The pressure at which the pulse can first be heard corresponds to the ________ pressure.

• A) peak systolic
• B) peak diastolic
• C) mean arterial
• D) average pulse
• E) capillary hydrostatic

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Definitions:

Divergent Plate Boundary

A tectonic margin where two lithosphere plates are moving apart from each other, typically resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust through volcanic activity.

Volcanic Eruptions

Explosive events where molten rock (magma), ash, and gases are ejected from a volcano's vent, impacting the surrounding environment and climate.

Landslides

The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity, often precipitated by factors like water saturation, erosion, or earthquakes.

Magma Movement

The flow or migration of magma through the Earth's crust, which can lead to volcanic eruptions when it reaches the surface.