Asked by Joseph Wilson on Jul 01, 2024
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Normal diastolic pressure should not exceed ____.
A) 60 mm Hg
B) 80 mm Hg
C) 100 mm Hg
D) 120 mm Hg
E) 150 mm Hg
Diastolic Pressure
Blood pressure when the left ventricle is most relaxed; lowest pressure of the cardiac cycle.
Mm Hg
Millimeters of mercury, a unit of pressure commonly used to measure blood pressure, atmospheric pressure, and other types of low pressure.
- Acquire knowledge of the systems responsible for controlling blood pressure levels.
Verified Answer
PR
Patrick RedigerJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Normal diastolic pressure should not exceed 80 mm Hg. This is because a diastolic pressure above 80 mm Hg is considered hypertension (high blood pressure).
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the systems responsible for controlling blood pressure levels.