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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 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.


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.


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 when we speed up our heart pulse rate increase?

The pulse is a measure of the heart rate.


Why does breathing increase when beginning exercise?

Because of the increase of pulse in your heart.


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


Does the hypothyroid increase the pulse rate?

Hypothyroidism typically leads to a slower pulse rate, known as bradycardia, due to decreased metabolic activity and reduced sympathetic nervous system stimulation. In contrast, conditions such as hyperthyroidism can increase the pulse rate. Therefore, hypothyroidism generally does not increase pulse rate; rather, it tends to lower it.


An increase in heart rate will most likely result in?

an increase in pulse rate


What is a resting pulse rate?

The average resting heart rate is 70-90 beats per minute. The heart of a physically fit person, with a resting heart rate of 50, beats 9,512,000 times less per year than an average person's heart with a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute. The better shape you are in, the lower your resting heart rate will be.


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.