If the mean arterial pressure is 100 mm Hg and cardiac output is 5 liters per minute, calculate the total peripheral resistance.

a. 500 mm Hg liters min-1
b. 0.05 liters min-1 mm Hg-1
c. 20 mm Hg min liter-1
d. 5 liters per min


Ans: c. 20 mm Hg min liter-1

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