Hemodynamics — Flashcards

The blood volume contained in the arteries is called the _____

Atrial natriuretic peptide generally causes _____ of arterioles

Kwashiorkor may present with edema (due to decreased plasma _____ pressure) and skin lesions

REM sleep is characterized by _____ brain O2 use and variable pulse and blood pressure

Which type of blood vessel has the greatest capacitance? _____

What effect does increased afterload have on stroke volume? _____

_____ is the concept that blood flow to an organ is proportional to its metabolic activity

What type of resistance is illustrated by the arrangement of blood vessels within a given organ? _____

The mean systemic pressure is equal to the right atrial pressure when the venous return is _____

Which coagulation factor(s) are part of the common coagulation cascade? _____