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What is the typical systolic and diastolic blood pressure reading?
What is the typical systolic and diastolic blood pressure reading?
- 120/80 mm Hg (correct)
- 100/70 mm Hg
- 90/140 mm Hg
- 80/120 mm Hg
What causes the surges in arteries known as pulsatile pressure?
What causes the surges in arteries known as pulsatile pressure?
- Smooth muscle contraction
- Ventricular relaxation
- Elasticity of the arteries (correct)
- Elastic rebound
What maintains pressure in the arteries during elastic rebound?
What maintains pressure in the arteries during elastic rebound?
- Ventricular relaxation
- Smooth muscle relaxation
- Elasticity of the arteries (correct)
- Ventricular contraction
Which of the following best describes the characteristic of pulsatile pressure in arteries?
Which of the following best describes the characteristic of pulsatile pressure in arteries?
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What is the primary consequence of a loss of elastic rebound in maintaining blood pressure in arteries?
What is the primary consequence of a loss of elastic rebound in maintaining blood pressure in arteries?
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How does increased resistance in the arteries affect systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings?
How does increased resistance in the arteries affect systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings?
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