Chapter 19: Vascular

Question 1

Which of the following patients would experience the largest change in blood flow, and would they experience an increase or decrease in said parameter?
a. Patient A has experienced some recent weight gain due to his regular gym being closed for Covid. The excess weight has lengthened his blood vessels, so his blood flow is now higher.
b. Patient A has experienced some recent weight gain due to his regular gym being closed for Covid. The excess weight has lengthened his blood vessels, so his blood flow is now lower.
c. Patient B suffers from anemia and has a low hematocrit, which decreases the viscosity of her blood, resulting in lower blood flow.
d. Patient B suffers from anemia and has a low hematocrit, which decreases the viscosity of her blood, resulting in higher blood flow.
e. Patient C has arteriosclerosis, a clogging of the arteries, meaning his blood vessel diameter is smaller. This results in lower blood flow.
f. Patient C has arteriosclerosis, a clogging of the arteries, meaning his blood vessel diameter is smaller. This results in higher blood flow.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Hemorrhage from which type of blood vessel, an artery or a vein, would be more likely to be fatal? Explain why.

Answer 2

Artery, the arteries will pour blood out of the body faster since they have higher pressure