Ch 43: Review of Hemodynamics

Question 1

Pressure is, on average, ___ mm Hg when blood enters the aorta, __ when blood enters capillaries, and only about __ when blood leaves capillaries.

Answer 1

120
30
18

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Question 2

Pressure in the right atrium drops to negative values (0 to -5 mm Hg). This negative atrial pressure is generated by…

Answer 2

…expansion of the chest during inspiration.

p. 465