Question

Which of the following statements define blood pressure?

• A. The pressure exerted by the blood on the arteries while flowing through them
• B. The pressure exerted by the blood the veins while flowing through them
• C. The pressure exerted by urine on the bladder
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The pressure exerted by the blood on the arteries while flowing through them

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the arteries while flowing through them. The sphygmomanometer is the instrument used to measure blood pressure.