The Alternating Expansion and Recoil of an Artery That Occurs

question 79

Multiple Choice

The alternating expansion and recoil of an artery that occurs with each beat of the left ventricle creates a pressure wave known as a ________.

• A) cardiac output
• B) pulse
• C) pressure point
• D) stroke volume

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