A healthy blood pressure is generally defined as one less than120/80 mm Hg (systolic pressure<120, diastolic pressure <80). Heart failure, uncontrolled bleeding, or severe dehydration,caused by fever, diarrhea and sustained, strenuous exercise, cancause blood pressure to fall substantially below these levels andlead to dizziness, fainting and other symptoms.
[1 point] Why is low blood pressure a problem for the body?
[1 point] Why might severe dehydration be associated with a dropin blood pressure?
[2 points] Several medications are available that can treat lowblood pressure. Suggestone possible mechanism of action for amedication used to counteract low blood pressure.(You do not needto name a medication.)
Please number your responses.
