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Textbook Solutions for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Standard Edition (Chs 1-36)
Question
Postural hypotension is the occurrence of low systolic blood pressure when a person stands up too quickly from a reclining position. A brain blood pressure lower than 90 mm of Hg can cause fainting or lightheadedness. In a healthy adult, the automatic constriction and expansion of blood vessels keep the brain blood pressure constant while posture is changing, but disease or aging can weaken this response. If the blood pressure in your brain is 118 mm of Hg while lying down, what would it be when you stand up if this automatic response failed? Assume your brain is 40 cm from your heart and the density of blood is 1060 kg/m3
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The first step in solving 14 problem number 80 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Postural hypotension is the occurrence of low systolic blood pressure when a person stands up too quickly from a reclining position. A brain blood pressure lower than 90 mm of Hg can cause fainting or lightheadedness. In a healthy adult, the automatic constriction and expansion of blood vessels keep the brain blood pressure constant while posture is changing, but disease or aging can weaken this response. If the blood pressure in your brain is 118 mm of Hg while lying down, what would it be when you stand up if this automatic response failed? Assume your brain is 40 cm from your heart and the density of blood is 1060 kg/m3
From the textbook chapter Fluids and Elasticity you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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