You have a patient with a very low blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg. What are the possible consequences of this low blood pressure on capillary function?
A. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) would not be high enough for adequate capillary exchange to occur.
B. Capillaries may rupture
C. Tissues would become ischemic because of lack of adequate perfusion.
D. Both a and c are correct.
Select your answer:
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