Question

46 multiple choice 2 points insufficient h2o in the body is going to have which of the following effects? decreased heart rate to compensate for the decrease in blood pressure. decrease in blood volume; decrease in osmolality. increased heart rate to compensate for the decrease in blood pressure. baroreceptors detect an increase in blood pressure.

Explanation:

Insufficient water (dehydration) leads to decreased blood volume. To maintain blood - flow and pressure, the heart rate increases. Baroreceptors detect decreased blood pressure. Osmolality increases in dehydration.

Answer:

Increased heart rate to compensate for the decrease in blood pressure.