Is it possible to determine blood pressure from a cardiac cycle graph? Why or why not?
A) Yes, but only systolic pressure can be read.
B) Yes, but only diastolic pressure can be read.
C) No, blood pressure must be measured using a pressure cuff and stethoscope.
D) Yes, both systolic and diastolic pressures can be read.
Answer: D
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