T3 L2: Blood pressure flow Flashcards
1
Q
What does mm Hg mean?
A
The amount of pressure that would drive Mercury against gravity
2
Q
What is a capillary bed in series?
A
When the capillary beds reassembles to a blood vessel that then splits into another capillary bed
3
Q
What is the advantage of transporting chemicals in a capillary bed series?
A
Chemicals can be transported between tissues without being diluted because they wont mix with more blood
4
Q
What are the 3 things that can increase blood pressure?
A
Cardiac output (heart), blood volume (kidneys) and peripheral resistance (capillary)
