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For which position maximum blood pressure in the body have the smallest value ?

Correct answer: D. Laying horizontally

  • A. Standing straight
  • B. Sitting on chair
  • C. Sitting on ground
  • D. Laying horizontally

Explanation

When a person lies horizontally, the vertical height difference between the head and feet is smallest, so the hydrostatic pressure difference ΔP = ρgh is also smallest. Students may choose standing because blood pressure is often discussed in that position, but standing creates the greatest height-related pressure variation.

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