In a crisis, the heart beats faster and more forcefully, resulting in _________.
A) an increase in hydrostatic pressure
B) a decrease in hydrostatic pressure
C) no pressure changes

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An increase in heart rate and force of contraction during a crisis leads to an increase in hydrostatic pressure. This is because the heart pumps more blood into the circulation, elevating the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels.

In a Crisis, the Heart Beats Faster and More Forcefully