PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
Peripheral resistance increases with:
A
Greater length, smaller diameter, and high blood viscosity
2
Q
low or high resistance flow
- Internal carotid, postprandial superior mesenteric, and renal arteries
A
low resistance flow
3
Q
the axillary artery connects the
A
brachial artery and subclavian artery
4
Q
Vessels arising from the aortic arch
A
Innominate artery, Left CCA, Left subclavian
5
Q
at the inguinal ligament, the external iliac artery becomes
A
Common femoral artery