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Which term refers to the force exerted as the heart pumps from the left ventricle into the arteries and out into the body?
The atria
Actually, it is the contractions (squeezing) of the ventricles (the lower parts of the heart), not the atria (the upper parts), that do the pumping. That's why the lower part of the heart is larger, and the muscular walls are thicker.
The atria receive the blood from the body and pump it down into the ventricles.
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Does blood pressure determine the force exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries?
Yes it does.
What pressure describes the force exerted against the walls of the arteries when the heart is in a relaxed state?
Diastolic pressure
Is the pushing force of the heart greater in arteries or in veins?
they are in the arteries
Ventricle force blood directly into what?
The ventricles contract and force the blood under pressure, past the semi lunar valves into the arteries. The closing of the bicuspid and tricuspid valves prevents back flow. At the same time the atria and ventricles relax and blood begins to flow back into them from the veins.
What is heart pressure?
No such thingBlood pressure (BP) is the pressure (force per unit area) exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. The pressure of the circulating blood decreases as it moves away from the heart through arteries and capillaries, and toward the heart through veins.
Which term refers to the force exerted as the heart pumps blood from the left ventricle to the arteries and out into the body?
systole
Does blood pressure determine the force exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries?
Yes it does.
Define systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
Blood Pressure: The force at which blood flows through the arteries in the body. Systolic: Refers to the pressure on the arteries as the heart contracts (squeezes). Diastolic: Refers to the pressure on the vessels as the heart relaxes.
What pressure describes the force exerted against the walls of the arteries when the heart is in a relaxed state?
Diastolic pressure
How do venous pressures compare to arterial pressures?
Much lower... because arterial walls get their pressure via force of the left ventricle pumping into the arteries. Veins are not exposed to such force and get their pressure via muscle pumps.Much lower... because arterial walls get their pressure via force of the left ventricle pumping into the arteries. Veins are not exposed to such force and get their pressure via muscle pumps.
What generates blood pressure?
Blood pressure is generated by the force exerted by the heart pumping blood into the arteries and the resistance encountered by the blood flow in the arteries. The systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart contracts and pushes blood out, while the diastolic pressure is the pressure when the heart relaxes and refills with blood.
What is the highest pressure exerted by blood in your arteries called?
The upper Blood Pressure Number is the Systolic, Which is the force of blood in your arteries when you heart beats.
What is a peak force?
Peak force refers to the maximum amount of force exerted during a specific period of time, such as in a particular motion or exercise. It represents the highest level of force generated by a muscle or exerted on an object before decreasing.
What is the meaning of 169 pound per foot?
This typically refers to a measurement of pressure or force exerted per linear foot. In this case, it means that there is a force of 169 pounds acting on every foot of a surface or object.
Is output force the load or resistance?
Output force refers to the force exerted by a machine to overcome a load or resistance. It is the force that is applied by the machine to move, lift, or push an object.
If a force is exerted to the left what direction will the reaction force be exerted?
right
Another word for pressure?
One synonym for pressure is "stress." It refers to the force or tension exerted on something.
