Cardiovascular Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the cardiovascular system
A
Transport of oxygen, hormones and nutrients.
Protection (leukocytes, antibodies, compliment proteins, clotting factors)
Regulation of pH, temperature, water contents
2
Q
Name the types of vessels involved in the CV system
A
Conduit vessels - Purely for transport.
Resistance vessels - arterioles that determine blood pressure
Small capillaries - movement of blood
3
Q
Which blood vessel has less smooth muscle than the other
A
?
4
Q
What is a healthy Blood pressure
A
120/80mmHg
5
Q
What is hypertension BP
A
140/90mmHg
6
Q
What is hypotension
A
90/60mmHg
7
Q
What is blood pressure determined by
A
Cardiac Output (HR x SV) Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR)
