Correct option is B
Ans. (b) 120 mmHg
Sol. The normal systolic blood pressure for a healthy adult is approximately
120 mmHg. It represents the pressure in arteries when the heart contracts.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) 100 mmHg – Slightly low, may be normal in some individuals but not standard.
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(b) 120 mmHg –
Correct. Considered the optimal systolic pressure.
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(c) 140 mmHg – Borderline high; considered
hypertension.
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(d) 160 mmHg – High blood pressure, considered
Stage 2 hypertension.