Laboratory Manual for Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology Fetal Pig Version
Laboratory Manual for Holes Human Anatomy & Physiology Fetal Pig Version
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781259295645
Author: Terry R. Martin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 41, Problem 1.9A
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The difference between the systolic pressure and diastolic pressure is called the

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Blood Pressure (BP) is measured by using two numbers. An average blood pressure of the human is 120/80 mmHg. The systolic pressure is the analysis of the pressure in the blood vessels (arteries) when the heart beats.

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