chapter 7 blood Flashcards
1
Q
the pull exerted by large proteins in the plasma portion of blood that tends to pull water from the body into the bloodstream.
A
plasma oncotic (PLAZ-ma on-KOT-ik) pressure
2
Q
the pressure within a blood vessel that tends to push water out of the vessel.
A
hydrostatic (HI-dro-STAT-ik) pressure
3
Q
sensors in blood vessels that identify internal pressure.
A
stretch receptors
4
Q
the pressure in the peripheral blood vessels that the heart must overcome to pump blood into the system.
A
systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
