Systolic
Diastolic
Both A & B
None of the above
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The correct answer is: C. Both A & B
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). There are two numbers in a blood pressure reading: systolic and diastolic.
- Systolic pressure is the pressure when your heart beats.
- Diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at rest between beats.
A normal blood pressure reading for adults is less than 120/80 mm Hg. If your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mm Hg, you have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. If you have high blood pressure, it is important to work with your doctor to control it.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Systolic pressure is the pressure when your heart beats. It is the higher of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading.
- Diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at rest between beats. It is the lower of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading.
- Both A & B are the two measures of a blood pressure of a person.