10 Questions
What are the 3 major factors affecting blood flow?
Circulating volume, cardiac pump function, vasomotor tone
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Left atrium
What is the function of pericardial fluid?
Reduces friction from pumping
What kind of effect does chronic altered tissue perfusion have?
Tissue organ damage or death
What is the main function of the coronary circulation?
Supplying blood to the heart muscle
Which layer of the pericardium encloses the heart?
Parietal
Which chamber of the heart serves as a reservoir and conduit for systemic venous blood?
Right atrium
What is the main function of the endocardium?
Inner, endothelial layer
Which artery supplies the right atrium, right ventricle, and inferior wall of the left ventricle with blood?
Right Coronary Artery
What is the major factor affecting blood flow that is related to peripheral vascular resistance?
Vasomotor tone
Test your knowledge of altered tissue perfusion conditions and the anatomy of the pericardium with this quiz. Explore the major factors affecting blood flow and the layers of the pericardium, while learning about tissue perfusion and circulation.
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