10 Questions
Flow is the same for the whole system and depends on the ______
pressure gradient
Resistance depends on viscosity, vessel length, and vessel ______
radius
Radius is the greatest determinant of ______, and thus of flow.
resistance
Velocity is equal to flow/total area of the ______
vessel
Somatic motor neuron releases ACh at the motor end plate to ______ ACh receptor on motor end plate triggers a graded potential.
nicotinic
Which of the following factors is the greatest determinant of resistance in blood vessels?
Vessel radius
What is the relationship between flow rate and pressure gradient in blood vessels?
Flow rate increases with increasing pressure gradient
Which blood vessels have the highest velocity of blood flow?
Capillaries
What triggers an action potential in the transverse tubule at the motor end plate?
Nicotinic ACh receptor
Which ion is responsible for binding with receptors on troponin in muscle contraction?
Calcium (Ca2+)
Test your knowledge of flow rate and velocity in different blood vessels with this quiz! Explore the factors that determine flow and velocity, including pressure gradient, resistance, viscosity, vessel length, and vessel radius. Challenge yourself to understand the relationship between these variables and their impact on blood flow.
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