Which blood pressure measurement is the lower number that represents the amount of pressure on arterial walls when the heart relaxes?

A) systolic
B) diastolic
C) aortic
D) ischemic


Answer: B

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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What will be an ideal response?

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