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Because your exerting more energy by standing. Everything in your body takes energy to function and when you stand and walk it takes more energy and therefore your heart has to work harder.

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What is increased if pulse duration is decreased?

If pulse duration is decreased, the peak power of the pulse is increased. This is because peak power is inversely proportional to pulse duration. So, as the duration of the pulse shortens, the energy is delivered in a shorter time period, resulting in an increase in peak power.


What to do when the victim loses consciousness?

Quickly check the pulse in her throat. If there is no pulse, then suspect a heart attack rather than choking. If she has a pulse, get help sitting the victim up and perform the Heimlich maneuver, 4 sharp pulls in a row. Repeat if nothing comes out.


Why is having a pulse not a characteristic of all living things?

Not all living things have a heart that pumps blood in a cyclic fashion, which is what creates a pulse. The pulse is an increase in arterial pressure associated with blood being pumped by a contraction of the left ventricle. All mammals and birds have a pulse.


Can a person breathe without having a pulse?

It is possible to have a pulse but no breathing as in asphyxiation, but the reverse is impossible, without a pulse you basically aren't alive, that pulse is a symbol of blood pumping through your body. Good answer above. I should add that, in some subjects, that pulse may be there but not be palpable.


What is the average pulse for a competitive athlete?

The average pulse for a competitive athlete at rest is typically between 40-60 beats per minute. However, during intense exercise or competition, a competitive athlete's pulse can increase significantly to well over 100 beats per minute.

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Pulse rate will increasa when a person is?

ur pulse will increase when you are doing almost any form of work or any activities


What happens if a person gets the wrong blood during a transfusion?

the pulse will increase, the temperature will increase , and the blood pressure will drop


When does exercising cause your pulse to increase?

Yes, exercising does cause your pulse to increase.


What happens to a person's pulse rate if their heart muscle becomes stronger does the pulse become quicker?

No. The resting pulse becomes slower. (Note, the top pulse rate for everybody is about the same ... the "exercise tolerance" comes from how much you can increase from your resting rate.)


Why does breathing increase when beginning exercise?

Because of the increase of pulse in your heart.


Why when we speed up our heart pulse rate increase?

The pulse is a measure of the heart rate.


What is the full form of pulse polio and which year it started?

Pulse Polio Program PULSE stands for Post resuscitation & initial Utility in Life Saving Efforts


What happends to someone when he gets older?

His pulse rate would decreaseHis pulse would increase


An increase in heart rate will most likely result in?

an increase in pulse rate


What is a pulse raiser?

A pulse raiser is a activity that raises the heart rate it increase the blood flow through the active muscle and it also increase the body temperature.


What is pulse raiser?

A pulse raiser is a activity that raises the heart rate it increase the blood flow through the active muscle and it also increase the body temperature.


What does the acronym AP stand for?

The acronym AP stands for Apical Pulse.