1538Every Day ScienceMedium
The blood pressure is denoted as following?
ADiastolic Pressure / Systolic Pressure
BVenous Pressure / Systolic Pressure
CSystolic Pressure / Pulse Pressure
DSystolic Pressure / Diastolic Pressure
Correct answer
D. Systolic Pressure / Diastolic Pressure
Explanation
Blood pressure is measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The readings are always given in pairs, with the upper (systolic) value first, followed by the lower (diastolic) value.