Which best describes how blood pressure is measured and why it is important?

Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against artery walls, usually recorded as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. It is important because unusually high or low readings can signal problems with the cardiovascular system. Therefore, the best choice is “Blood pressure measures pressure on the arteries and can be an indicator of an unhealthy cardiovascular system.”

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