Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

(xviii) Systolic blood pressure in an adult varies from 100 - 140 mm Hg.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Systolic blood pressure:

1. The systole refers to the period of contraction of the ventricles of the heart.
2. The pressure of the blood at which the blood is pumped out from the ventricles is referred to as systolic blood pressure.
3. The normal range of blood pressure in adults lies between 100 - 140 mm Hg.

The given statement is true.