A patient's diastolic blood pressure reflects-

A). The appearance of the sound with release of air from the bulb.
B). The force against arterial walls between contractions.
C). The force against venous walls with heart contraction.
D). Occlusion of the pulse with compression of the brachial artery.


Answer: B). The force against arterial walls between contractions.

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