Practice Question
Why does heat stroke cause low blood pressure?
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Correct Answer:
Circulating blood decreases due to dehydration and vasodilation
Rationale:
🔴 Heat stroke leads to extensive sweating, causing fluid loss and dehydration.
🔴 Loss of fluid volume reduces venous return and cardiac output, lowering blood pressure.
🔴 The body attempts to cool itself by vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, which further decreases vascular resistance.
🔴 Combined effects of low blood volume + dilated vessels lead to systemic hypotension.
🔴 Without prompt treatment, this can progress to shock, organ failure, and death.
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