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Bio 171 (topic7)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is peripheral resistance | the friction between the blood and walls of the vessels |
| What factors increase peripheral resistance | higher blood viscosity, longer blood vessels, smaller vessel diameters, and vessel elasticity |
| What is the respiratory pump | the pressure differences created between the thoracic and abdominal cavities during breathing |
| What are the factors of arterial blood pressure | blood volume, the rate/force of ventricular systole and the elasticity of the arterial walls |
| What are the variants for Arterial Blood Pressure | age, exercise, stress, and cardiovascular diseases |
| What does the subclavian artery serve | the arms |
| What does the carotid/jugular artery serve | the head |