Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is false?
A) Normal blood pressure for adult humans is usually at or below 120/80.
B) Hypertension is defined as persistent systolic pressure above 120 and/or diastolic above 80.
C) High blood pressure can lead to an enlarged and weakened heart, increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
D) The higher number in a blood pressure reading measures the force of a heart contraction.
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