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