Multiple choice

The heart beat in a young healthy person should be about

  1. 68 to 70 times in a minute

  2. 75 to 77 times in a minute

  3. 70 to 72 times in a minute

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A normal resting heart rate for a healthy young adult is 60-100 beats per minute, with 72 bpm being a commonly cited average. The range of 70-72 bpm falls within normal limits. Options A and B are also within normal range, but C is most precise.

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