What is the normal pulse rate for adults?

• A. 50 to 90
• B. 70 to 110
• C. 40 to 80
• D. 60 to 100

Answer: (D)

The normal resting pulse for adults is sixty to one hundred beats per minute. This range represents typical heart activity when the person is at rest and reflects normal heart function and circulation. Rates within this span usually indicate a healthy cardiovascular system under resting conditions. Rates above one hundred (tachycardia) can signal stress, fever, dehydration, illness, or heart-related issues, while rates below sixty (bradycardia) may be seen in highly trained individuals or can indicate medications or conduction problems. Many people, especially athletes, may have resting rates below sixty and still be healthy, but for the general adult population, sixty to one hundred is the standard reference.