Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
where is flow velocity at its lowest within the CV system?
A
in CV system, flow velocity is lowest in capillaries despite their small diameters
the total cross sectional area of all capillaries is large and pressure is relatively low
2
Q
velocity = flow/cross-sectional area
A
3
Q
describe the relationship between total cross-sectional area of blood vessels and velocity of blood flow
A
total cross-sectional area of blood vessels is INVERSELY proportional velocity of blood flow
so when the velocity of blood flow is high, the total cross-sectional area is low
