Multiple choice

Pulse pressure is ______.

  1. systolic pressure

  2. diastolic pressure

  3. systolic pressure and diastolic pressure

  4. the difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pulse pressure is the arithmetic difference between systolic pressure (peak pressure during heart contraction) and diastolic pressure (minimum pressure between beats). Normal pulse pressure is typically 30-50 mmHg. It reflects the force generated by the heart and arterial elasticity. Options A, B, and C describe individual components but not the definition of pulse pressure itself.

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