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What is the primary factor that determines blood flow in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary factor that determines blood flow in the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following statements about flow rate and flow velocity is correct?
Which of the following statements about flow rate and flow velocity is correct?
What role do venous valves play in the circulatory system?
What role do venous valves play in the circulatory system?
Which structure is NOT a part of the left heart in the cardiovascular system?
Which structure is NOT a part of the left heart in the cardiovascular system?
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What is hydrostatic pressure in the context of blood flow?
What is hydrostatic pressure in the context of blood flow?
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What physiological mechanism maintains blood flow without the use of energy after ventricular contraction?
What physiological mechanism maintains blood flow without the use of energy after ventricular contraction?
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Which formula correctly represents Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
Which formula correctly represents Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
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How does blood pressure change as blood moves through the circulatory system?
How does blood pressure change as blood moves through the circulatory system?
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What role do valves play in the circulatory system?
What role do valves play in the circulatory system?
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What is the significance of the elasticity of arteries?
What is the significance of the elasticity of arteries?
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What is the relationship between resistance and flow in the given context?
What is the relationship between resistance and flow in the given context?
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Calculate the velocity at Point Y given a flow rate of 34 cm³/sec and a cross-sectional area of 17 cm².
Calculate the velocity at Point Y given a flow rate of 34 cm³/sec and a cross-sectional area of 17 cm².
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If the flow rate in capillaries is 5000 cm³/min with a cross-sectional area of 5000 cm², what is the velocity of blood in the capillaries?
If the flow rate in capillaries is 5000 cm³/min with a cross-sectional area of 5000 cm², what is the velocity of blood in the capillaries?
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Why is low velocity preferred in the capillary bed?
Why is low velocity preferred in the capillary bed?
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How does the flow rate relate to velocity and cross-sectional area based on the provided equations?
How does the flow rate relate to velocity and cross-sectional area based on the provided equations?
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What happens to flow through a vessel given an increase in the vessel's radius?
What happens to flow through a vessel given an increase in the vessel's radius?
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Given a fixed flow rate of 5000 cm³/min, how would a larger cross-sectional area affect the velocity in the aorta?
Given a fixed flow rate of 5000 cm³/min, how would a larger cross-sectional area affect the velocity in the aorta?
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What is the velocity of blood flow through the aorta if the flow rate is 5000 cm³/min and the area is 200 cm²?
What is the velocity of blood flow through the aorta if the flow rate is 5000 cm³/min and the area is 200 cm²?
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What does a pressure gradient indicate about flow?
What does a pressure gradient indicate about flow?
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How is flow rate defined?
How is flow rate defined?
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What is the relationship between resistance and radius in a flow system?
What is the relationship between resistance and radius in a flow system?
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Which scenario would result in the same pressure gradient and flow?
Which scenario would result in the same pressure gradient and flow?
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Which of the following correctly describes flow velocity?
Which of the following correctly describes flow velocity?
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How does changing the radius of a tube affect flow velocity?
How does changing the radius of a tube affect flow velocity?
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What is the function of elastic arteries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of elastic arteries in the cardiovascular system?
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What is the significance of the equation Flow µ DP?
What is the significance of the equation Flow µ DP?
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What effect does friction have on pressure in a flow system?
What effect does friction have on pressure in a flow system?
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What is the average flow rate of blood at rest through the cardiovascular system?
What is the average flow rate of blood at rest through the cardiovascular system?
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What does the term 'sphygmogram' refer to in blood pressure measurement?
What does the term 'sphygmogram' refer to in blood pressure measurement?
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What is the normal diastolic pressure range indicated in blood pressure measurements?
What is the normal diastolic pressure range indicated in blood pressure measurements?
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In the blood pressure measurement process, what does the inflatable cuff do?
In the blood pressure measurement process, what does the inflatable cuff do?
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Which measurement indicates the systolic blood pressure during sphygmomanometry?
Which measurement indicates the systolic blood pressure during sphygmomanometry?
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How does the time spent in diastole compare to the time spent in systole during the cardiac cycle?
How does the time spent in diastole compare to the time spent in systole during the cardiac cycle?
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What pressure gauge reading is considered a hypertension indicator during blood pressure readings?
What pressure gauge reading is considered a hypertension indicator during blood pressure readings?
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What is the purpose of listening for the Korotkoff sound while measuring blood pressure?
What is the purpose of listening for the Korotkoff sound while measuring blood pressure?
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What is the typical cuff pressure that signifies an inflated cuff during measurement?
What is the typical cuff pressure that signifies an inflated cuff during measurement?
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Study Notes
Functional Model of the Cardiovascular System
- The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- Blood flow is driven by pressure gradients, moving from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
- The heart is a pump that generates pressure, propelling blood through the circulatory system.
- The aorta is the largest artery, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Arteries branch into smaller arterioles, which regulate blood flow to capillaries.
- Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels, facilitating the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.
- Venules collect blood from capillaries and merge into larger veins, returning blood to the heart.
- Veins contain valves that prevent backflow of blood.
Flow is Determined by Pressure Gradients
- Flow is directly proportional to the pressure gradient.
- Pressure gradient is the difference in pressure between two points.
- Larger pressure gradients result in greater flow.
Flow Rate vs Flow Velocity
- Flow rate is the volume of fluid flowing per unit of time.
- Flow velocity is the speed of fluid movement.
- Flow rate is measured in mL/sec or L/min.
- Flow velocity is measured in cm/sec.
- Flow rate remains constant throughout the circulatory system.
- Flow velocity is inversely proportional to cross-sectional area.
- Velocity is low in capillaries, allowing for adequate exchange of materials.
Resistance & Tube Radius Affect Flow
- Resistance is the opposition to flow.
- Resistance is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the radius.
- A larger radius means lower resistance and greater flow.
- Arterioles are the main site of resistance regulation due to their ability to constrict and dilate.
Blood Pressure Decreases Moving Through System
- Blood pressure is highest in the aorta and decreases as blood moves through the circulatory system.
- Blood pressure is influenced by factors including cardiac output, vascular resistance, and blood volume.
- Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is a reflection of average arterial pressure over time.
- MAP is calculated as: MAP = (1/3) * PP + Diastolic Pressure.
- Pulse Pressure (PP) is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures.
- Systolic pressure represents peak pressure during ventricular ejection.
- Diastolic pressure represents the minimum pressure in the arteries during ventricular relaxation.
Measuring blood pressure: Sphygmomanometry
- Sphygmomanometry is the most common method for measuring blood pressure.
- A sphygmomanometer consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure gauge, and a stethoscope.
- The cuff is inflated until it occludes the brachial artery, stopping blood flow.
- The cuff is then gradually deflated, allowing blood flow to resume.
- Korotkoff sounds, heard through the stethoscope, indicate blood flow.
- Systolic pressure is recorded when the first Korotkoff sound is heard.
- Diastolic pressure is recorded when the sounds disappear.
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Explore the functional model of the cardiovascular system, focusing on the roles of the heart, blood vessels, and blood flow dynamics. Learn how pressure gradients drive blood circulation and the significance of arteries, capillaries, and veins in maintaining bodily functions.
