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An adult human with average health has systolic and diastolic pressures as

1. 70 mm Hg and 120 mm Hg
2. 120 mm Hg and 80 mm Hg
3. 50 mm Hg and 80 mm Hg
4. 80 mm Hg and 80 mm Hg

Correct answer: 120 mm Hg and 80 mm Hg

Solution

In a healthy adult, normal arterial blood pressure is typically written as 120/80 mm Hg. The systolic value is the higher pressure during heart contraction, and the diastolic value is the lower pressure during relaxation.

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