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What is blood pressure measured in?

A Beats per minute
B Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
C Liters per minute
D Grams per deciliter

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). A normal reading is around 120/80 mmHg. The top number (systolic) measures pressure during heartbeats; the bottom (diastolic) between beats.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is blood pressure measured in?" is Option B: Millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

The other options — A) Beats per minute, C) Liters per minute, D) Grams per deciliter — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). A normal reading is around 120/80 mmHg. The top number (systolic) measures pressure during heartbeats; the bottom (diastolic) between beat…

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