What is systolic pressure?


a. The maximum pressure achieved during ventricular contraction.
b. The average pressure in the arteries during a heart beat.
c. The maximum pressure achieved during ventricular relaxation.
d. The bottom number in a blood pressure reading.


a. The maximum pressure achieved during ventricular contraction.

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