Q. Which of the following is/are correct for pulse rate?
  1. The number of beats per minute
  2. A resting person, usually has a pulse rate between 70 and 80 beats per minute.
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Answer: Only 1
Notes: The throbbing is called the pulse and it is due to the blood flowing in the arteries. The number of beats per minute is called the pulse rate. A resting person, usually has a pulse rate between 72 and 80 beats per minute.