When the ventricles relax, blood pressure in arteries is at its lowest. This pressure is called the ________ pressure.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

diastolic

When the ventricles relax, blood pressure in arteries is at its lowest. This pressure is called the diastolic pressure or diastole.

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