Question

1. 120mmhg, or millimeters of mercury, is the average ______ pressure for an adult.

a. systolic
b. diastolic
c. arterial
d. cardiac

Explanation:

The average systolic blood - pressure for an adult is around 120 mmHg. Systolic pressure is the pressure in arteries when the heart contracts. Diastolic pressure is lower (around 80 mmHg), arterial pressure is a general term, and cardiac refers more to the heart as an organ rather than a specific pressure value in this context.

Answer:

a. Systolic