Which Statement Is INCORRECT

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which statement is INCORRECT?

• A) Mean arterial pressure increases in severe haemorrhage.
• B) A systolic pressure of 115 mmHg in a resting young adult is probably normal.
• C) The pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures.
• D) The highest vascular blood pressure is observed in the aorta.

Understand the concepts of entropy and the laws of thermodynamics in biological systems.

Grasp the impact of solution tonicity on cell volume and shape.

Recognize the importance and process of electron transfer chains in cellular respiration.

Describe the effect of environmental factors, such as pH, on enzyme activity.

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Definitions:

Perianal Skin

The skin surrounding the anal opening, sensitive to various conditions and essential to maintain for overall hygiene and health.

Circulatory Overload

A condition characterized by an excessive volume of circulating blood in the body, often due to transfusion or fluid administration, leading to symptoms such as high blood pressure, swelling, and shortness of breath.

Hypertonic Solution

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to the fluid inside a cell, leading to water moving out of the cell.

Tap Water

Liquid water provided to homes and businesses through pipes and taps from a local water supply system.