When measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer, which of the following best describes when blood flow in the brachial artery is turbulent?
A. When pressure in the brachial artery is greater than in the blood pressure cuff and greater than the diastolic pressure
B. When pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than systolic but less than the diastolic pressure
C. When pressure in the blood pressure cuff is less than the diastolic pressure
D. When pressure in the blood pressure cuff is greater than the diastolic pressure
E. While the left ventricle is contracting
Answer: A
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