Multiple choice

Pulse pressure is

  1. systolic pressure

  2. diastollic pressure

  3. systolic pressure and diastolic pressure

  4. difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure
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Explanation

Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It reflects the force that the heart generates each time it contracts. Normal pulse pressure is around 30-50 mmHg.

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