Physiology Week 6 Discussion - A 29-year-old female develops sepsis
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Updated on: 09/23/2024 01:40 AM Due on: 09/23/2024
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Week 6: Discussion Forum
A 29-year-old female develops sepsis following a bacterial infection from a leg wound. As a consequence, she experiences profound vasodilation. For the prompt, explain in depth:
- What effect does vasodilation have on afterload and why?
- What effect does vasodilation have on blood pressure and why?
- How would her body compensate to bring her blood pressure back to homeostasis?
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