alleryStart learning →Systolic pressure is typically around:
A160 mm Hg
B180 mm Hg
C140 mm Hg
D120 mm Hg
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 120 mm Hg
1. It is the higher of the two readings.
2. The figure is the familiar upper number.
3. The systolic pressure is typically around 120 mm Hg.
4. So the answer is 120 mm Hg.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 20 'The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation'_
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