Question

The mean arterial pressure is:

a. diastolic pressure plus 1/3 (systolic pressure - diastolic pressure).
b. systolic pressure divided by diastolic pressure.
c. systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure.
d. 1/2 (systolic pressure + diastolic pressure).
e. the same as venous pressure.

Answer 1

Option (a).

Step-by-step explanation:

Mean arterial pressure may be defined as the defined as the average blood pressure of an individual during the single cardiac cycle. The mean arterial pressure can be measured directly or by applying the mathematical formula.

The mean arterial pressure (MAP) can be calculated mathematically by the following formula:

MAP ( mean arterial pressure) = DP (diastolic pressure) +1/3( SP ( systolic pressure)- DP).

Thus, the correct answer is option (a).