Which of the following statements is true about diastolic pressure?

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Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxed. A) is incorrect because systolic pressure is typically considered more important in diagnosing hypertension. B) is incorrect because it describes systolic pressure, not diastolic pressure. D) is incorrect because severe hypertension involves a systolic pressure consistently above 180, not just diastolic pressure.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Diastolic Pressure