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What is the primary role of capillaries in the microcirculation?
What is the primary role of capillaries in the microcirculation?
- Generating blood flow velocity
- Producing white blood cells
- Transporting nutrients and oxygen to tissues (correct)
- Regulating blood pressure
How does blood flow velocity differ from blood flow in the context of microcirculation?
How does blood flow velocity differ from blood flow in the context of microcirculation?
- Blood flow velocity is the same as blood pressure, while blood flow refers to heart rate.
- Blood flow velocity represents the volume of blood moved per unit time, while blood flow is the pressure exerted by the blood on vessel walls.
- Blood flow velocity depends on vessel size, while blood flow does not.
- Blood flow velocity refers to the speed of blood in a specific vessel, while blood flow is the overall movement of blood in the circulatory system. (correct)
Why does an increase in total surface area positively impact blood flow velocity?
Why does an increase in total surface area positively impact blood flow velocity?
- It decreases the demand for oxygen in tissues.
- It increases the pressure inside the vessels.
- It reduces friction between blood and vessel walls.
- It allows for more efficient exchange of substances at the capillary level. (correct)
What are the 3 ways substances are typically moved out of or into a capillary?
What are the 3 ways substances are typically moved out of or into a capillary?
Which of the following roles does the lymphatic system play in regulating extracellular fluid volume?
Which of the following roles does the lymphatic system play in regulating extracellular fluid volume?
What is the main function of capillaries in the human body?
What is the main function of capillaries in the human body?
Which vessel type is characterized by the presence of a high proportion of smooth muscle and is densely innervated by sympathetic nerves?
Which vessel type is characterized by the presence of a high proportion of smooth muscle and is densely innervated by sympathetic nerves?
Why do capillaries have a slow flow rate?
Why do capillaries have a slow flow rate?
What is the primary function of metarterioles in the microcirculation system?
What is the primary function of metarterioles in the microcirculation system?
How does increasing the number of open capillaries impact exchange within the capillaries?
How does increasing the number of open capillaries impact exchange within the capillaries?
