The fluctuation in blood pressure shown in section I is caused by the

a. systole-diastole cycle
b. the atrial contraction-atrial relaxation cycle
c. comparison of pressure in the artery to pressure in the corresponding vein
d. tidal breathing rate of the subject
e. rhythmic contraction of the veins


Ans: a. systole-diastole cycle

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