Question

The normal systolic and diastolic pressure in human beings is

• A. 80/120 mm of Hg
• B. 130/90 mm of Hg
• C. 120/80 mm of Hg
• D. 140/80 mm of Hg

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

120/80 mm of Hg

When the heart beats, it contracts and pushes blood through the arteries to the rest of the body. This force creates pressure on the arteries. This is called as systolic blood pressure. A normal systolic blood pressure is 120 mm hg. The diastolic blood pressure indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats. A normal diastolic blood pressure number is 80 mm hg.

So, the correct answer is option C.