Question

In normal blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, the numerator represents

• A. pulse pressure
• B. systolic pressure
• C. diastolic pressure
• D. cardiac index

Answer 1

The correct option is B systolic pressure

The numerator refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries during contraction of your heart muscle. This is called systolic pressure.
The denominator represents the pressure of the blood when the heart muscles are relaxed. This is called diastolic pressure.