A recording of how the volume of blood at a given pressure point in the body changes as a pressure wave passes through that point is called a(n) ________

A) sphygmomanometer
B) ECG
C) plethysmogram
D) None of the listed responses is correct.


C
Explanation:
A) A sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure.
B) An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.

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