For the following, match the term with the best description.
-Korotkoff sounds
A)A characteristic of aging arteries
B)Produced by turbulent blood flow
C)Blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
D)As pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapse
E)A characteristic of the venous system

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Korotkoff sounds are produced by turbulent blood flow in arteries when measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. These sounds are used to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressures.

For the Following, Match the Term with the Best Description