Reduced blood volume leads to collapsing vessels, reduced pressure, and subsequently reduced perfusion pressure. The cardiovascular system combats low blood volume by constricting blood vessels until the body reaches a blood pressure that restores proper perfusion pressure.
Answer: A and D
Explanation: In old age, dehydration and compression of the disc between the vertebrae in the spine causes reduction in height. The loss of bone density (osteoporosis) can also make the spine to become more curved, and make the vertebrae to collapse due to thinning that is caused by overall decrease in body water. This can be the reason for the reduction in height of the patient.
Based on the diagnostic tests for acromegaly, high levels of growth hormone after intake of a sugary liquid indicates acromegaly.
<h3>What is acromegaly?</h3>
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder which occurs when the pituitary glands produces excess growth hormones resulting in extra large faces hand and feet in the individuals affected.
Acromegaly can be diagnosed by:
- IGF test- high IGF-I level can indicate acromegaly.
- Oral glucose tolerance test - high levels of growth hormone after intake of a sugary liquid indicates acromegaly
Learn more about acromegaly at: brainly.com/question/4940609
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2 times a day for 7-14 days.
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The layers of the epidermis depending on the region of the skin will be composed of the following layers from the outermost to the innermost:
- cornea layer (outermost layer)
- translucent layer
- granular layer
- spiny layer
- basal layer (innermost layer, contains melanocytes)
