Question

Which of the following is false?

a. Most hypertension is primary and has no identifiable cause.
b. Hypovolemic shock may occur when there is a sudden and/or severe loss of blood or body fluids.
c. Deep veins typically parallel arteries in any given region.
d. Veins and lymphatic vessels contain valves but arteries do not.
e. A normal blood pressure reading is about 140/90.

Answer 1

The false statement is that a normal blood pressure reading is about 140/90.

Step-by-step explanation:

The false statement in the given options is option e: A normal blood pressure reading is about 140/90. The normal blood pressure reading is generally defined as less than 120/80 mm Hg. A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg is considered hypertension, which is chronically elevated blood pressure. Therefore, option e is false.