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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

Explanation

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.

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