Question

multiple choice question
what is the name of the force that blood exerts against artery walls?
o hydrostatic pressure
o circulation pressure
o blood pressure

Explanation:

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, including arteries. Hydrostatic pressure is related to fluids at rest in a gravitational - field and is not the specific term for blood - vessel force. "Circulation pressure" is not a standard term for this force.

Answer:

C. Blood pressure