wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The normal blood pressure of a healthy adult is _____________mm of mercury.


A

110/70

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

120/80

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

130/90

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

140/100

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

120/80


Correct option is B :

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. 120/80 mm of mercury is the normal blood pressure of a adult.
  2. 120 indicates the systolic pressure .
  3. The pressure exerted when blood is ejected into arteries.
  4. 80 indicates the diastolic pressure.
  5. The pressure within arteries between heartbeats.

Final answer: The normal blood pressure of a healthy adult is 120/80 mm of mercury.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Pulse and Blood Pressure
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon