pressure and flow in arteries and veins Flashcards
1
Q
what is pressure wave of arteries affected by
A
stroke volume
velocity of ejection
elasticity of arteries
total peripheral resistance
2
Q
normal arterial pressure
A
120/80
3
Q
what can be used to estimate central venous pressure
A
height of jugular collapse
4
Q
what effects pressure and flow in veins
A
gravity skeletal muscle pump respiratory pump venomotor tone systemic filling pressure
5
Q
systemic filling pressure
A
pressure created by ventricles and transmitted through vascular tree to veins
