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1. diastolic describes a measurement of which of the following?

○ a. blood flow past plaque blockades
○ b. blood pressure between heartbeats
○ c. the number of heartbeats in a minute
○ d. blood pressure during heartbeats

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Diastolic pressure is not about blood flow past plaque.
• Option B: Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats (diastole), so this matches.
• Option C: The number of heartbeats per minute is heart rate, not related to diastolic.
• Option D: Blood pressure during heartbeats is systolic pressure, not diastolic.

Answer:

B. Blood pressure between heartbeats