Which of the Following Properly Describes "Mean Arterial Pressure

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properly describes "mean arterial pressure"?

• A) Mean arterial pressure is generated by the closure of the aortic semilunar valve.
• B) Mean arterial pressure is generated as a result of the force exerted by the stretch and recoil of the arteries.
• C) Mean arterial pressure is generated as blood is ejected from the left ventricle.
• D) Mean arterial pressure ensures that blood is pushed from the heart and through the systemic circulation.

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