Question

In adult man, normal blood pressure is

• A. 100/80 mm Hg
• B. 100/120 mm Hg
• C. 120/80 mm Hg
• D. 80/120 mm Hg

Answer 1

The correct option is C

120/80 mm Hg

Blood pressure is the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the arteries and veins and the chambers of the heart. The blood pressure is usually 120 mm Hg during the contraction of the heart (systole) and 80 mm Hg during the relaxation of the heart (diastole).