_________% of Total Blood Flow to the Body Per Minute

question 21

Multiple Choice

_________% of total blood flow to the body per minute goes to the brain.

• A)15
• B)20
• C)25
• D)30

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Definitions:

Auscultatory Gap

A period where no sound is heard in the systolic phase during blood pressure measurement, which can lead to an underestimation of systolic pressure.

Korotkoff Sounds

The sounds a healthcare provider listens for when measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.

Glass Thermometer

A device used to measure temperature, typically filled with mercury or alcohol, which expands and contracts inside a calibrated glass tube.

Afebrile

The absence of fever, indicating a normal body temperature.