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

Correct answer: D. lying horizontally

  • A. standing straight
  • B. sitting on chair
  • C. sitting on the ground
  • D. lying horizontally

Explanation

In this position, the heart doesn't need to work as hard against gravity to pump blood, resulting in a lower maximum blood pressure compared to other positions where the heart works against gravity to maintain blood flow to the upper body

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