Question

Systolic pressure in normal adult humans is

• A. 120 mm Hg
• B. 120 /80 mm Hg
• C. 150/120 mm Hg
• D. 80 mm Hg

Answer 1

The correct option is A

120 mm Hg

Systolic pressure:

1. The pressure is exerted on the walls of the arteries.
2. It is measured as 120/80 mm Hg which 120 mm Hg refers to the systolic pressure.
3. Because of the auricular contraction, this pressure is created.