Which Blood Pressure Measurement Is the Upper Number That Represents

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which blood pressure measurement is the upper number that represents the amount of pressure on arterial walls when the heart contracts?

• A)systolic
• B)diastolic
• C)aortic
• D)ischemic

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