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What type of bleeding is easiest to control?
Venous blood flow is easiest to control. Arterial blood flow is hardest to control because it is under pressure from the heart.
What are the two examples of blood flow?
venous and arterial
What is the function of venous valves?
Valves aid in venous return by preventing the back flow of blood.
How is blood pressure maintained in veins to cope with the force of gravity?
The amount of venous vessel pressure causes the 'venous return' which maintains blood volume. This is driven by the efferent pathway of the sympathetic nervous system which causes the constriction of the blood vessels which pushes the red blood cells in the veins back to the heart (flow is one way due to valves in the veins).
What is the condition where normal blood flow is slowed or halted?
Coagulation or clotting means to stop blood flow.
Where do venous valves channel blood?
They prevent back flow and help to return blood to the heart.
What factors directly influence venous blood flow?
Factors that directly influence venous blood flow include venous pressure, intrathoracic pressure changes during respiration, skeletal muscle contractions, venous valves, and sympathetic nervous system activity. These factors help propel blood back to the heart against gravity.
What happens to your liver during shock?
Hypovolemic shock markedly decreases total liver blood flow by a reduction in portal venous blood flow.
Which type of hemorrhage is characterized by a steady even flow and the blood will be dark in color?
Venous
What type of hemorrhage is characterized by a steady even flow of dark red blood?
Venous
Explain why arterial blood flow is pulsatile and venous flow is not?
Arterial blood flow is pulsatile due to the contraction of the heart, which produces pressure waves that cause the arteries to expand and contract rhythmically. In contrast, venous flow is more constant and steady because veins have one-way valves that prevent backflow and the pressure in the venous system is lower compared to the arteries.
What is the purpose of a venous Doppler test?
A venous Doppler test is performed to assess blood flow in the veins, particularly to diagnose conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or venous insufficiency. It uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the veins and can help in determining if there are any clots or blockages present.
