Question

What is the minimum blood pressure for hypertension?

(a) 170/90 mm Hg

(b) 130/70 mm Hg

(c) 140/90 mm Hg

(d) 120/80 mm Hg

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from Disorders in Circulatory System in section Body Fluids and Circulation of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) 140/90 mm Hg

To elaborate: The normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury pressure). Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure as the systolic and diastolic pressures increase to 140/90 mm Hg.