The alternating expansion and recoil of an artery that occurs with each beat of the left ventricle creates a pressure wave known as a ________.
A) cardiac output
B) pulse
C) pressure point
D) stroke volume

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The pressure wave created by the alternating expansion and recoil of an artery with each beat of the left ventricle is commonly known as a pulse.

The Alternating Expansion and Recoil of an Artery That Occurs