When a person suddenly moves from a supine position to a standing position, the blood pressure increases.

Name: When a person suddenly moves from a supine position to a standing position, the blood pressure increases.
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When a person suddenly moves from a supine (lying down) position to a standing position, blood pressure initially decreases due to gravity causing blood to pool in the legs, which can momentarily reduce the amount of blood the heart pumps, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure.

When a Person Suddenly Moves from a Supine Position to a Standing