Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
Anatomy and Physiology · Flashcards
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QUESTION
What is the basic equation relating blood flow, pressure gradient, and resistance?
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Which vessels are the main site of control of total peripheral resistance?
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Why is blood flow velocity slowest in the capillaries?
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The capillaries have the largest total cross-sectional area, and velocity is inversely proportional to total cross-sectional area.
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