Bergdahl- Chapter 16 and 17 Flashcards
what is the formula to calculate the volume of flow ?
F= (P1-P2) / R
so flow is directly proportional to the pressure gradient between the two ends of the vessels
and indirectly proportional to the resistance encountered to fluid flow
how does resistance come about ?
from the friction between blood flow and the internal vascular wall
what are the three factors that determine resistance ?
- blood thickness/ viscosity
- length of the conducting tube
- blood vessel radius
what does Poiseuille’s Law express ?
the general relationship among pressure difference, resistance, and flow
Q= (pressure gradient x vessel radius ^4)
/ (vessel length x fluid viscosity)
in Poiseuille’s law, which variables remain constant ? which are the most impactful ?
vessel length won’t change much
blood viscosity too
the radius affects the blood flow the most because it’s ^4
how is flow related to resistance ?
resistance = 1/flow
during exercise, how does the body adjust its blood flow ?
local arterioles of active muscles dilate
non-active tissues will constrict
what 2 factors contribute to reduced blood flow to non-active muscles ?
1) increased SNS outflow which will inhibit blood flow to non-essential organs
2) local metabolites that directly stimulate vasoconstriction or enhance the effect of other vasoconstrictors
how does skeletal muscle couple to metabolic demands ?
at rest, 1 out of 30-40 capillaries stay open
so the opening of dormant capillaries have a tremendous effect
the opening of dormant capillaries in active skeletal muscle serves three purposes
1) increase total muscle blood flow
2) deliver a large blood volume with only a minimal increase in blood flow velocity
3) increase the effective surface for gas and nutrient exchange between blood and muscle fibers
what increases or decreases act as stimuli for vasodilation within the active muscle ?
decreased tissue oxygen
increase in blood flow, temperature, Co2, acidity, adenosine, magnesium, potassium, nitric oxide
where is the nitric oxide produced ?
in endothelial cells lining the blood vessels
what can happen with endothelial dysfunction, for example in diabetes or CHD?
not enough nitric oxide produced
how does nitric oxide regulate blood flow ?
endothelial cells lining the blood release NO
this reduces SNS vasoconstriction, induces vasodilation to increase blood flow
when does vasodilation occur as related to NO ?
when NO penetrates smooth muscle cells
how is NO released ?
released from endothelial cells by autonomic neurons, or drugs like Viagra that stimulate its release
what is the definition of cardiac output ?
the amount of blood pumped by the heart during a 1 minute period
what variable reflects the functional capacity of the cardiovascular system ?
cardiac output (Q)
what are three methods to assess cardiac output ?
1) direct fick
2) indicator dilution
3) CO2 rebreathing
in what environment is the Direct Fick usually done ?
in a hospital
how do you measure the different variables in the Direct Fick Method?
Q= VO2 / a-vO2 (mixed venous) difference
VO2 with open-circuit spirometry during 1 min
a-vO2 (mixed venous) difference- sampling from pulmonary artery, or RA
which method to assess cardiac output is the standard but is invasive ?
Direct Fick
what is the Indicator Dilution method to measure cardiac output ?
known quantity of inert dye on venous side mixes with blood, goes to lungs and returns to heart
photosensitive device assesses arterial blood samples
what is cardiac output at rest ?
can vary with different emotional conditions
however, 5L approx for males, 4L for females