Diastolic pressure is usually about:
A80 mm Hg
B60 mm Hg
C90 mm Hg
D40 mm Hg
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 80 mm Hg
1. It is the lower of the two readings.
2. The figure is the familiar bottom number.
3. The diastolic pressure is usually about 80 mm Hg.
4. So the answer is 80 mm Hg.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 20 'The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation'_
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