Question

What is a pulse?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Throbbing of the veins when blood is pumped through them
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Throbbing of the capillaries when blood is pumped through them
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Throbbing of the arteries when blood is pumped through them
• D. Opening and closing of the valves in the heart

Answer 1

The correct option is C <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Throbbing of the arteries when blood is pumped through them

Pulse is a rhythmic beat felt in an artery. It is an indicator of the pumping action of the heart. With each beat of the heart, blood is ejected into the arteries.