What is meant by a diastolic blood pressure of 100 mm Hg? A. the maximum pressure at the start of the aorta during ventricular contraction. B. the minimum pressure at the start of the aorta before the start of a ventricu- lar contraction. C. the maximum pressure at the start of the aorta and pulmonary trunk during ventricular contraction. D. The minimum blood pressure measured when resting.
Option B. Diastolic blood pressure means the minimum pressure at the start of the aorta before the start of a ventricu- lar contraction.
