If one was told that their blood pressure was 130/80, their systolic pressure was .

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Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers, the systolic pressure (top number) and the diastolic pressure (bottom number). In this case, the systolic pressure is 130 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) and the diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg. Choice B, 80 Pa (Pascal), and choices D and E, 130 Pa and 80 psi (pounds per square inch), respectively, are not valid units of measurement for blood pressure.

If One Was Told That Their Blood Pressure Was 130/80