Question

Hypertension occurs when blood pressure is consistently above _________.

• A. 120/180
• B. 140/180
• C. 120/85
• D. 140/90

Answer 1

The correct option is D 140/90

• Hypertension is caused due to an elevation in the pressure applied during the blood flow in the blood vessels.
• Normal blood pressure at rest is within the range of 100–140 millimetres mercury (mmHg) systolic and 60–90 mmHg diastolic.
• Hypertension is present if the blood pressure is persistently at or above 140/90 mmHg for most adults.

So, the correct answer is option D.