During auscultation of blood pressure, the appearance of the first Korotkoff sound corresponds to the:

During auscultation of blood pressure, the

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ADiastolic pressure
BSystolic pressure
CMean arterial pressure
DPulse pressure

✓ Correct answer: B. Systolic pressure The first Korotkoff sound, the first audible tapping, marks systolic pressure; sounds disappearing marks diastolic.

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