Systolic blood pressure is the
A. pressure in veins.
B. pressure in major arteries caused by the contraction of the left ventricle.
C. pressure in major arteries when the heart is relaxing.
D. difference in pressure that causes the pulse.
B. pressure in major arteries caused by the contraction of the left ventricle.
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