Which of the following statements about blood pressure is false?

a. Systolic pressure occurs when ventricles force blood into arteries
b. The greater the blood volume, the higher the blood pressure is.
c. The body has blood pressure receptors in the jugular vein and in the superior vena cava.
d. Diastolic pressure occurs when ventricles are relaxed.


c

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