What is the equation that correctly depicts the relationship between blood pressure (BP), peripheral resistance (PR), and cardiac output (CO)?


a. BP = CO/PR
b. CO = PR/BP
c. BP = CO x PR
d. CO = PR x BP


Answer: c. BP = CO x PR

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