A systolic blood pressure which is stated as 16 kPa (120 mmHg) means that the pressure in the arterial blood is: A. negative 16 kPa. B. 16 kPa above zero kilopascals. C. 16 kPa greater than atmospheric pressure. D. 16 kPa less than atmospheric pressure.
Option C. The pressure exerted via way of means of the atmosphere is disgrated when read- ing the pressure at the gauge. 16 kPa definitely approach that blood is absolutely at a pressure of 16+ 101 kPa.
