Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is FALSE?

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Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is FALSE? — Exam MCQ

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A. The pressure is much greater in veins than in arteries. — Blood pressure is generally higher in arteries than in veins because arteries receive blood directly from the pumping heart.

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B. The pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer.

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C. The pressure during ventricular contraction is called systolic pressure and during ventricular relaxation is called diastolic pressure.

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D. The normal systolic pressure is about 120 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm of Hg.

Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is FALSE?

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