A patient had a sudden drop of 20mmHg in systolic pressure and 10mmHg in a diastolic pressure when the patient moves from a lying to sitting to a standing position. What is this called?
A. Hypotension
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Hypertension
D. None of the above
Select your answer:
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B. Inhalation involves the movement of the ribs upward and outward, while exhalation involves the movement of the ribs downward and inward.
C. The diaphragm relaxes and moves downward during inhalation, while it contracts and moves upward during exhalation.
D. The diaphragm contracts and moves downward during inhalation, while it relaxes and moves upward during exhalation.