Regulation of Arteriole Diameter

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What primarily affects the diameter of arterioles?

Blood viscosity

Muscle contraction

Air pressure

Vascular autoregulation (correct)

Which substances are responsible for local hormone effects on arterioles?

Nitric oxides

Autocoids (correct)

Sympathetic neurotransmitters

Circulating platelets

What role do nerves play in the regulation of arterioles?

Nerves regulate local temperature

Nerves innervate arterioles (correct)

Nerves supply nutrients directly to muscles

Nerves inhibit blood flow

Which of the following situations exemplifies systemic regulation of blood flow?

Running a marathon Signup and view all the answers

What are circulating vasoactive substances involved in?

Adjusting arteriole diameter Signup and view all the answers

During hemorrhage, how does the body respond in terms of blood flow?

Redistribution of blood to vital organs Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the secretion of substances by endothelium have?

Allows for modulation of vessel diameter Signup and view all the answers

How does systemic regulation influence arteriolar behavior?

Influences arterial blood pressure and distribution Signup and view all the answers

What role do autocoids play in the regulation of arterioles?

They act as local hormones that influence vascular tone. Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for the adjustment of arteriolar diameter in response to blood pressure changes?

Vascular autoregulation Signup and view all the answers

During muscular exercise, what happens to blood flow distribution?

It is directed primarily to the active muscle tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What external factor influences arteriolar diameter?

Local tissue oxygen levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of adjusting the diameter of arterioles?

Increased red blood cell production Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of blood flow regulation is influenced by nerve innervation of arterioles?

Precision in blood pressure regulation Signup and view all the answers

How does hemorrhage affect blood flow regulation in the body?

It leads to systemic regulation to maintain arterial blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

Circulating vasoactive substances primarily influence which of the following?

The dilation or constriction of arterioles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Regulation of Arteriole Diameter

Arteriole diameter is adjusted by various factors:
- Vascular autoregulation: Intrinsic mechanism where arterioles adjust their diameter to maintain a constant blood flow despite changes in arterial pressure.
- Substances secreted by the endothelium: These include autocoids (local hormones) & vasoactive substances that act on the smooth muscle of arterioles, affecting their diameter.
- Circulating vasoactive substances: These substances, from various sources, travel through the bloodstream and influence arteriole diameter.
- Nerves that innervate arterioles: The sympathetic nervous system predominantly innervates arterioles, causing vasoconstriction.
- Systemic regulation of arterial blood pressure (ABP) & redistribution of blood: This involves mechanisms that regulate blood pressure & redistributes blood flow to different organs as needed. This is vital for responses to exercise, hemorrhage, or other physiological demands.
- Regulation of blood flow locally in particular tissues: This ensures that specific tissues receive adequate blood supply according to their metabolic needs, facilitating efficient oxygen & nutrient delivery.

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This quiz explores the various mechanisms involved in the regulation of arteriole diameter, including vascular autoregulation and the impact of various substances and nerve innervations. Understanding these factors is crucial for comprehending how blood flow is maintained and regulated in the body.