Of the two readings obtained when taking a blood pressure, the lower value represents

A. The systolic reading, which corresponds to ventricular relaxation

B. The diastolic reading, which corresponds to relaxation of the entire heart

C. The systolic reading, which corresponds with atrial relaxation

D. The diastolic reading, which corresponds with opening of the atrioventricular valves

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B. The diastolic reading, which corresponds to relaxation of the entire heart

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