regional circulations Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of the cardiac output goes to cerebral areas?
A
14% of cardiac output.
2
Q
what % of CO goes to coronary arteries/
A
4% of CO
3
Q
what % of CO goes to the skin?
A
4% of CO at rest (normal temperature) this can be altered a lot, by hormones like noradrenaline, adrenaline, vasopressin etc. but very little auto regulation. only some arterioles show the auto regulation.
4
Q
why % of CO does the skeletal muscles receive?
A
15% of CO.
very influenced by vasoconstriction/dilation.
5
Q
what does hyperaemia mean?
A
increased blood flow.
