On a blood pressure reading, the systolic value represents pressure during which cardiac event?

On a blood pressure reading, the systolic

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AVentricular relaxation
BVentricular contraction
CAtrial filling
DCoronary perfusion

✓ Correct answer: B. Ventricular contraction Systolic pressure (the higher number) is measured during ventricular contraction, when blood is ejected into the arteries.

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