The increased aortic pressure that occurs during systole reflects a(n)
A) increased volume of blood in the aorta.
B) increased resistance of the vasculature.
C) decreased volume of blood within the aorta.
D) decreased resistance of the vasculature.
E) decreased stiffness of the aorta.

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The increased aortic pressure during systole is primarily due to the increased volume of blood in the aorta as the heart contracts and pumps blood into it. This is a direct result of the ventricular systole pushing blood into the aorta, increasing its volume and thus its pressure.

The Increased Aortic Pressure That Occurs During Systole Reflects A(n)