Which One of the Following Blood Pressure Readings Would Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following blood pressure readings would be considered optimal for a young adult?

• A) 110/70
• B) 120/88
• C) 135/92
• D) 144/90

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Definitions:

Contractility

The capability of muscle tissue to contract or shorten, generating force and movement.

Secretion

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiomyocytes, containing gap junctions and desmosomes, facilitating synchronized heart contractions.

Cardiocyte

A muscle cell of the heart, specialized for continuous contractions that pump blood throughout the body.