Hydrostatic Pressure Increases as the Depth of Immersion Increases

question 7

Multiple Choice

Hydrostatic pressure increases as the depth of immersion increases. Which of the following physiologic changes also will result from an increase in the hydrostatic pressure?

• A)Venous return will decrease.
• B)Heart rate will increase.
• C)Peripheral blood flow will de-centralize.
• D)Heart rate will decrease.

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