Question

Why does your body get more rest when you're lying down than it does when you're sitting?

• A. Body exerts less pressure while lying down
• B. Body exerts more pressure while lying down
• C. Body exerts zero pressure while lying down
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Body exerts less pressure while lying down

While lying down the weight of body is spread on more surface area therefore it experience less pressure while in case of siting contact area is less and pressure is more on supporting body part and also in case of sitting we have to apply strain to keep upper half of body straight.