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Normal blood pressure reading of an adult human : |
| A. | 80/120 mm Hg |
| B. | 120/80 mm Hg |
| C. | 130/90 mm Hg |
| D. | 160/95 mm Hg |
| Answer» B. 120/80 mm Hg | |
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Explanation: According to the American Heart Association (AHA), normal blood pressure is a systolic pressure of less than 120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and a diastolic pressure of less than 80 mm Hg, or 120/80 mm Hg. Having a blood pressure greater than 140/ 90 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure or hypertension. |
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