What is the term that refers to the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings?
A)Pulse deficit
B)Cardiac output
C)Stroke volume
D)Pulse pressure

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Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. A pulse deficit is the difference between the heart rate and the pulse rate, cardiac output is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, and stroke volume is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per beat.  Therefore, D is the correct choice for this question.

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