Which of the following answer selections properly labels the two aortic pressures designated A and B in the diagram?

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Aortic pressure A represents the systolic blood pressure, which is the maximum pressure that occurs during the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts. Aortic pressure B represents diastolic blood pressure, which is the minimum pressure that occurs during the cardiac cycle when the heart is relaxed. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Answer Selections Properly Labels the Two