Systolic blood pressure is higher than diastolic blood pressure because:

  • A
    The volume of blood in the heart is higher during systole.
  • B
    Arteries contract during systole.
  • C
    Blood vessels stop the flow of blood during systole.
  • D
    Blood is pumped into the arteries with force during systole.

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$D$. $T-P$ gap$IV$. Repolarisation of ventricles.

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