11.23 Blood pressure is generally quoted in mmHg and is a gauge pressure. In this question we will convert this into SI units. Suppose that the systolic pressure of a particular patient is 120 mmHg and the diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg. Given that 760 mmHg is equivalent to 101.3 kPa, what is the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of this patient in SI units (Pa, or kPa)?

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11.23 Blood pressure is generally quoted in mmHg and is a gauge pressure. In this question we will convert this into SI units. Suppose that the systolic pressure of a particular patient is 120 mmHg and the diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg. Given that 760 mmHg is equivalent to 101.3 kPa, what is the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of this patient in SI units (Pa, or kPa)?

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