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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Blood Pressure

Question 16 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What is the normal range for diastolic pressure in a resting adult?

Answer
A
65 to 85 mmHg
B
45 to 85 mmHg
C
60 to 80 mmHg
D
98 to 135 mmHg

Explanation

Diastolic pressure is the lower number in a blood pressure reading, measured when the heart relaxes between beats. A typical resting adult diastolic pressure is about 60 to 80 mmHg, so the correct choice is 60 to 80 mmHg.

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