Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated as

A. End-systolic volume subtracted from end-diastolic volume
B. The product of heart rate and end-diastolic volume
C. The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
D. The product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance


Answer: D. The product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance

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