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Bloiod that flows with variable changes with the cardiac cycle in arterial circulation

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Pulsatile flow

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The speed of something in a given direction

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Velocity

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When blood moves with a varying velocity

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Phasic flow

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occurs when the fluid moves at a constant speed or velocity

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Steady Flow

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Layers of fluid are straight and parallel to each other, the slide over eachother. The highest flow is at the center vessel

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Laminar flow

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Flow with all fluid portions traveling with the same flow speed and direction

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Plug flow

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Laminar flow with a profile shape of a bullet, middle layer travels faster

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Parabolic flow

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Random and chaotic flow pattern

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Turbulent flow

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Blowing, swishing sound indicating blood flow turbulence or atherosclerotic narrowing

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Bruit

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A thrill is considered a palpable cardiac murmer. feels like the throat of purring cat

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Thrill

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Predicts whether flow is laminar or turbulent

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Reynolds Number

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Total fluid energy at one location differs from the total fluid energy at another location

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Energy Gradient

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Energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion

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Kinetic energy

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Pressure is defined as force per unit area

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Pressure (energy)

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Potential energy associated with the gravitational feild

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Gravitational energy

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V = friction existing between contiguous layers of fluid
F = of or produced by the action of one surface or object rubbing against or moving over another
I= Mass is an objects resistance to acceleration or flow
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Energy loss in circulation (frictional, Viscous, Inertial stenosis)

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Produces disturbed or turbulent flow

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Effects of stenosis

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Fluid moves against a pressure gradient from a point of low pressure to a point of high pressure

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Bernoulli’s princeple

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Fluid in a tube flows in response to a pressure difference at both ends

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Pressure flow relationship

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The voltage in a circuit equals the product of current and the resistance

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Ohm’s law

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The pressure that the fluid exerts on the walls of it container

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Hydrostatic pressure

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Inspiration = diaphragm contracts expands greater volume
Expiration = passive relaxation rib sternum back in regular position
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Venous and breathing flow

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Go from one place to another in a steady stream

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Flow

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Narrowing of a vessel lumen produces disturbed or turbulent flow

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Stenosis