Question

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the results of a blood - pressure measurement are reported as a fraction such as 120/80. the upper number indicates the pressure and the lower number indicates the pressure.
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Explanation:

In blood - pressure measurements like 120/80, the upper number is systolic pressure which is the pressure when the heart beats and pumps blood out. The lower number is diastolic pressure which is the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats.

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systolic
diastolic