Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780134605197

Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 25.3, Problem 2CC

In Figure 25.8b, why does the line for mean blood pressure lie closer to diastolic pressure instead of being evenly centered between systolic and diastolic pressures? (Hint: What is the equation for calculating mean blood pressure?)

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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)

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