Question

question 2 of 10
how would decreasing the amount of water in blood affect blood pressure?
a. blood pressure would increase
b. water is not related to blood pressure
c. blood pressure would decrease
d. blood pressure would stay the same

Explanation:

Blood pressure is influenced by blood volume. Water is a major component of blood plasma. Decreasing water in blood reduces blood volume. According to the relationship between blood volume and blood pressure (lower volume leads to less force exerted on vessel walls), blood pressure would decrease.

Answer:

C. Blood pressure would decrease