Blood Pressure Is Determined by

question 105

Multiple Choice

Blood pressure is determined by

• A) measuring the size of the pulse.
• B) listening carefully to the pulse.
• C) estimating the pressure needed to close off an artery with an external pressure cuff.
• D) estimating the degree of turbulence in a partly closed vessel.
• E) measuring the force of contraction of the left ventricle.

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