CH 20 Vessels part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Function of calcium blockers?
A
Decrease heart contraction force
2
Q
Effects of calcium blockers?
A
- Slow HR
2. Lower blood pressure
3
Q
What do veins have to deal with?
A
Gravity
4
Q
What do arteries have to deal with?
A
Pressure
5
Q
Where does O2 in an artery go to?
A
Tissues
6
Q
What does O2 bind with to make ATP?
A
Glucose
7
Q
What does ATP produce
A
- CO2
2. Heat
8
Q
Where does CO2 in a capillary go to?
A
Veins
9
Q
Will every capillary have blood in it?
A
No
10
Q
Sphincters are which type of muscle?
A
Smooth muscle
11
Q
When sitting down are the sphincters in your legs open or blocked?
A
Blocked
12
Q
When walking are the sphincters in your legs open or blocked?
A
Open
13
Q
What determines is a sphincter is open or closed?
A
Is the tissue being used on not determines the sphincters status
14
Q
What gas do arteries carry?
A
O2
15
Q
What gas do veins carry?
A
CO2
