What Measurement Is the Pressure Exerted on the Arterial Walls

question 30

Multiple Choice

What measurement is the pressure exerted on the arterial walls during contraction of the left ventricle?

• A)Systolic blood pressure
• B)Diastolic blood pressure
• C)Blood pressure
• D)Mean arterial pressure

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