This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Physiology
Mean aerial pressure depends upon 
Select and explain. 
A. Cardiac output, B. Cardiac output & peripheral resistance, C. Aerial complaince, D. Peripheral resistance
B: Cardiac output & peripheral resistance
Answer: B: Cardiac output & peripheral resistance 
Explanation: Cardiac output and peripheral resistance. As blood is pumped out of the left ventricle into the aoa and distributing aeries, pressure is generated. The mean aerial pressure (MAP) is determined by the cardiac output (CO), systemic vascular resistance (SVR), and central venous pressure (CVP).