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The blood pressure in human body is greater at the feet than the brain

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yes,
The height of the blood column at the feet is large as compared to at the brain . Hence, blood pressure is more at feet than at the brain.

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Blood needs to be pumped at a more constant rate travelling further than the brain, as the heart is nearer to the brain. 
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