1. Introduction

Question 1

What are capillaries composed off?

Answer 1

Single layer of endothelial cells surrounded by basal lamina

Question 2

What factors effect rate of diffusion?

Answer 2

Area, diffusion resistance, concentration gradient

Question 3

What is perfusion rate?

Answer 3

Rate of blood flow

Question 4

What is the perfusion rate to the brain?

Answer 4

0.75 l/min

constant

Question 5

What is the perfusion rate to the heart?

Answer 5

0.3 - 1.2 l/min

Question 6

What is the perfusion rate to the kidneys?

Answer 6

1.2 l/min - constant

Question 7

When is blood flow to the gut increased?

Answer 7

After a meal

Question 8

What is the blood flow rate to the gut ?

Answer 8

1.4-2.4 l/min

Question 9

What is the blood flow rate to muscles?

Answer 9

1.0 - 16.0 l/min

Question 10

What is the blood flow rate to skin ?

Answer 10

0.2 - 2.5 l/min

Question 11

What is the minimum and maximum blood flow rate of the entire body?

Answer 11

5 l/min @ rest

24.5 l/min after exercise

Question 12

What are the layers of pericardium ?

Answer 12

Endocardium 
Myocardium 
Serous membrane (make up of inner visceral layer/epicardium and outer parietal layer)

Question 13

What is cardiac tamponade?

Answer 13

Compression of the heart due to excess fluid in the pericardial sac

Question 14

What is the name of the procedure used to remove excess fluid from the pericardial sac?

Answer 14

Pericardiocentesis