Multiple choice

The maximum pressure at which the blood leaves the heart through the main artery during contraction phase is called

  1. systolic pressure

  2. diastolic pressure

  3. Both a & b

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Systolic pressure is the maximum pressure in arteries during ventricular contraction (systole). This is when blood is forcefully ejected from the heart into the aorta. Diastolic pressure is the minimum during relaxation, not the maximum.