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CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    If the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 nun Hg, the pulse pressure is

    A)  120 - 80 = 40 mm Hg

    B)  120 - 80 = 1.5 mm Hg

    C)  120 x 80 = 9600 mm Hg

    D)  120 + 80 = 200 mm Hg

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure or the change in blood pressure seen during a contraction of the heart. Thus, Systolic pressure Diastolic pressure = Pulse pressure \[\therefore \]120 mm Hg - 80 mm Hg = 40 mm Hg


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