If a person's blood pressure is 120/80, which of the following would be true?

A) Pressure in systemic veins would also be 120/80.
B) Pressure in systemic veins would be significantly higher than 120/80.
C) Pressure in systemic veins would be significantly lower than 120/80.


Ans: C) Pressure in systemic veins would be significantly lower than 120/80.

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