Asked by Manpal Singh on Sep 25, 2024
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When a person suddenly moves from a supine position to a standing position, the blood pressure increases.
Blood Pressure
The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured in the arteries.
Supine Position
A body position where an individual lies flat on their back, facing upward.
- Evaluate the impact of changes in body position on the body’s physiological responses, specifically on pulse rate and blood pressure.
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veronica romero4 days ago
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
When a person suddenly moves from a supine (lying down) position to a standing position, blood pressure initially decreases due to gravity causing blood to pool in the legs, which can momentarily reduce the amount of blood the heart pumps, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the impact of changes in body position on the body’s physiological responses, specifically on pulse rate and blood pressure.