Question

The blood pressure will be minimum in the ______.

• A. systemic aorta
• B. pulmonary artery
• C. renal vein
• D. coronary artery

Hint:

Blood pressure decreases progressively from arteries to veins.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding blood pressure variation.
Blood pressure is highest in arteries near the heart and gradually decreases as blood flows through capillaries and veins.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) systemic aorta: Incorrect. It has the highest blood pressure.
(B) pulmonary artery: Incorrect. It still carries blood under considerable pressure.
(C) renal vein: Correct. Veins have much lower pressure compared to arteries.
(D) coronary artery: Incorrect. It supplies the heart and has high pressure.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The minimum blood pressure is found in the renal vein.