Asked by Alexander Montanez on Jun 04, 2024

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The pulse pressure is ________.

A) systolic pressure divided by the diastolic pressure
B) systolic pressure plus diastolic pressure
C) systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure
D) none of the above

Pulse Pressure

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure, indicating the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood, the higher number in a blood pressure reading.

Diastolic Pressure

The lowest pressure within the arteries, occurring between heartbeats when the heart is resting and refilling with blood.

  • Determine the physiological metrics pertinent to the cardiovascular system, including blood pressure and pulse rate, and become familiar with the devices employed for these assessments.
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Zybrea KnightJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pulse pressure is calculated by subtracting the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure, therefore the correct answer is C, systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure.