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If the systolic pressure, is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg, the pulse pressure is
  1. 12080=40mmHg
  2. 120/80=1.5mmHg
  3. 120×80=9600mmHg
  4. 120+80=200mmHg

A
120+80=200mmHg
B
120×80=9600mmHg
C
12080=40mmHg
D
120/80=1.5mmHg
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Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure readings. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). It represents the force that the heart generates each time it contracts. If resting blood pressure is (systolic/diastolic) 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), pulse pressure is 40.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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