Biophysics of Blood Flow
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Which layer of blood vessels contains concentric layers of smooth muscle cells?

  • Tunica intima
  • Tunica externa
  • Capillaries
  • Tunica media (correct)

    • What is the primary site of systemic vascular resistance?

  • Arterioles (correct)
  • Arteries
  • Veins
  • Capillaries

    • Which layer of blood vessels is composed of strong connective tissue?

  • Capillaries
  • Tunica intima
  • Tunica externa (correct)
  • Tunica media

    • Which type of blood vessels have much thicker walls compared to veins?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do endothelial cells secrete to modulate contraction of smooth muscle cells?

    <p>Both vasodilators and vasoconstrictors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During atherogenesis, where can smooth muscle cells migrate to?

    <p>Tunica intima</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood vessels are subjected to greater pressure changes and contain an abundance of elastic fibers?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart does the pulmonary circulation originate from?

    <p>Right ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the pulmonary circulation?

    <p>To oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the vascular system has lower pressure and vascular resistance compared to the systemic circuit?

    <p>Pulmonary circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the systemic circulation?

    <p>To carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues for elimination from the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart does the systemic circulation start from?

    <p>Left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of blood flow redistribution in the systemic circulation?

    <p>To ensure blood is directed to areas with greater metabolic need during times of increased activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the vascular system receives output from the left ventricle and branches into numerous parallel vascular circuits?

    <p>Aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of arterial wall becoming less compliant?

    <p>Decrease in systolic blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood vessels are more compliant than arteries?

    <p>Veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the circulating blood volume is typically stored at relatively low pressures in the systemic veins and venules?

    <p>60% to 68%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which blood vessels is the blood flow velocity the highest?

    <p>Aorta and large arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important biochemical mediator produced by endothelial cells and smooth muscle layers?

    <p>Nitric oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hallmark of endothelial dysfunction that accompanies atherosclerosis?

    <p>Decreased nitric oxide production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site of atherosclerosis, in order of frequency?

    <p>Coronary arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are highly dysfunctional in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the rapid formation of a large thrombus that completely occludes the artery?

    <p>Infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause the rapid expansion of a plaque and more severe narrowing of the artery lumen?

    <p>Internal hemorrhages from blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Mediate degradation of extracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lipid arc in atherosclerosis?

    <p>The widest arc demarcating a signal poor region with diffuse borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause vulnerable plaques to rupture?

    <p>Inflammatory cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can heal ruptured plaques in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of inflammatory cytokines in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Stimulate local foam cells to secrete collagen- and elastin-degrading MMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the presence of necrotic lipid pools in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Quantified based on the number of quadrants occupied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Vessels

    • Concentric layers of smooth muscle cells are found in the tunica media layer of blood vessels.
    • The primary site of systemic vascular resistance is the arterioles.
    • The tunica externa layer of blood vessels is composed of strong connective tissue.

    Arteries vs. Veins

    • Arteries have much thicker walls compared to veins.

    Endothelial Cells

    • Endothelial cells secrete nitric oxide to modulate contraction of smooth muscle cells.

    Atherogenesis

    • During atherogenesis, smooth muscle cells can migrate to the intima layer.

    Blood Pressure

    • Elastic arteries, such as the aorta, are subjected to greater pressure changes and contain an abundance of elastic fibers.

    Pulmonary Circulation

    • The pulmonary circulation originates from the right ventricle of the heart.
    • The primary goal of the pulmonary circulation is to oxygenate deoxygenated blood.

    Systemic Circulation

    • The systemic circulation originates from the left ventricle of the heart.
    • The function of the systemic circulation is to deliver oxygenated blood to the body's tissues.
    • The systemic circulation starts from the left ventricle and branches into numerous parallel vascular circuits.
    • Blood flow redistribution in the systemic circulation allows for increased blood flow to active tissues.

    Blood Vessels and Pressure

    • The venous system has lower pressure and vascular resistance compared to the systemic circuit.
    • Arteries are less compliant than veins.

    Arterial Disease

    • A common symptom of arterial wall becoming less compliant is increased pulse wave velocity.
    • Atherosclerosis is characterized by endothelial dysfunction and the accumulation of lipids in the artery wall.
    • The most common site of atherosclerosis, in order of frequency, is the coronary arteries, followed by the carotid and peripheral arteries.
    • Endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells are highly dysfunctional in atherosclerosis.
    • The formation of a large thrombus that completely occludes the artery can result in acute myocardial infarction.
    • The rapid expansion of a plaque and more severe narrowing of the artery lumen can be caused by the rupture of vulnerable plaques.
    • Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) play a role in atherosclerosis by degrading the extracellular matrix.
    • The lipid arc is a characteristic feature of atherosclerosis.
    • Vulnerable plaques can rupture due to inflammation and thinning of the fibrous cap.
    • Ruptured plaques in atherosclerosis can be healed by the formation of a fibrous cap.
    • Inflammatory cytokines promote the development of atherosclerosis.
    • The presence of necrotic lipid pools in atherosclerosis can lead to the formation of a lipid core.

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