Determine whether the kinetic-energy term is significant for measurements of pressure in the human descending aorta. Assume that the peak velocity of flow in the center of the aorta is approximately 1.5 m/s and that the density of the blood is 1060 kg/m³

Use Bernoulli's equation for the frictionless flow, and choose from the following answers:

a) Yes, it can significantly affect the measured aortic pressure, because the value at given values is 16 kPa (120 mmHg). b) Yes, it can significantly affect the measured aortic pressure, because the value at given values is 1.181 kPa (8.85 mmHg). c) No, it can't significantly affect the measured aortic pressure, because the value at the given values is 1.181 kPa (8.85 mmHg). d) No, it can't significantly affect the measured aortic pressure, because the value at the given values is 16 Pa (0.12 mmHg).