Module 2 Test Flashcards
Define diffusion.
migration of particles from higher to lower concentration
There is more O2 in blood than in _________, so
02 _________ blood capillaries by process of _______.
tissues
leaves
diffusion
Define diffusion distance, as it relates to lymphedema.
distance between blood capillaries and cells in the tissues
Swelling ___________ the normal diffusion distance.
increases
Name some ways increased diffusion distance negatively impacts tissues?
- local immune response is compromised
- nutritional supply to cells suffer
- frequent infections/increased risk for infections
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Define COP pl
the force of proteins to hold onto water in the blood plasma (equals 25 mm Hg)
In healthy individuals, COP pl is ________ COP ip.
greater than
Define COP ip
the force of proteins to pull water into the interstitial spaces
In a 24 hour period, approximately what percentage of circulating proteins will leave the blood (at the blood capillary), and move into the interstitial space?
50%
Is BP higher or lower than BCP?
higher
What is the average BP at the artery?
100 mm Hg
What is the average BP at the vein?
3-4 mm Hg
Return of blood to the heart depends on…
- muscle pump
- functioning valves
- diaphragmatic breathing
- suction effect of heart at diastole
- pulsation of adjacent arteries
How does the precapillary sphincter impact the flow of blood to the capillaries, when in constricts?
contracts = less blood in capillaries - less volume = decreased BCP
Filtration occurs at the _______ end of the blood capillary.
arterial