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nramada

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Millions of Americans have abnormally high blood pressure, or __________.
 
  A) a stroke
  B) hypertension
  C) angina pectoris
  D) a myocardial infarction

Question 2

For blood pressure, _______ pressure represents pressure generated by the heart's contractions and _______, pressure represents pressure experienced between contractions.
 
  A) diastolic; systolic
  B) diastolic; presystolic
  C) systolic; diastolic
  D) presystolic; diastolic



fraziera112

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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