5. For each of the factors listed below, describe how being immersed in hot wate

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5. For each of the factors listed below, describe how being immersed in hot water, consuming alcohol and taking Lasix, would affect each and why, Limit discussion of alcohol to the immediate effects on the CNS, and make sure to follow the example answer! (6 pts) Effect of hot water Effect of alcohol Peripheral reduced by heat due to reduced by alcoholNo direct effect resistance vasodilation response towhich inhibits vasoconstriction due to depression of CNS and sympathetic output cool core temp Heart rate Stroke volume

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With the rise in temperature, the blood vessels dilate. this drops the blood pressure. The heart rate increases in order to counter the drop in blood pressure.

Heart rate

With the rise in temperature, the blood vessels dilate. this drops the blood pressure. The heart rate increases in order to counter the drop in blood pressure.

The alcohol dilates the vessels there by increasing the heart rate. But intake of large amount of alcohol in one go, would reduce the rate t very low level. Increases the heart rate. But only under high dose. Stroke The warm water can easen the blood vessesls and dilate them. This might reduce the stroke chances. Drinking alcohol to excess can cause serious health conditions, such as cardiomyopathy (where the heart muscle is damaged and can’t work as efficiently as it used to) and arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). These conditions can increase your risk of stroke. This drug is used to lower the high blood pressure. It has not direct effects on stroke.

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