Emotions such as worry, anxiety, fear can elevate a person's blood pressure by
a rise in the systolic pressure
a rise in the diastolic pressure
a decrease in the systolic pressure
a decrease in the diastolic pressure
Correct Answer :
A. a rise in the systolic pressure
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