Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is not true?
A) Blood pressure is highest when the heart is relaxed.
B) It is the measurement of the force exerted by blood against the wall of a blood vessel.
C) The diastolic pressure is the lowest point.
D) Blood pressure is affected by the diameter of the blood vessels.
A
Explanation: Blood pressure is lowest, not highest, when the heart is relaxed. The other choices are true.
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