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There are multiple organs:

The brain, heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, skeletal muscles, and skeletal muscles during excercise.

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Term for flow of blood through an organ?

The term perfusion is used to indicate the flow of blood by means of vessels of an organ. It is the movement of the blood through the blood streams.


What condition is a deficiency of blood passing through an organ?

Hypoperfusion is inadequate blood flow through an organ.


Does profusion mean the flow of blood through the vessels of an organ?

No, perfusion means flow of blood through the vessels of the organs. Profusion means abundance.


Which term describes the flow of blood through the vessels an organ?

Perfusion


What refers to the circulation of blood through an organ or a structure?

Blood flow is a term that refers to the circulation of blood through an organ or structure. Another term often used is microcirculation.


Is blood flow constant through all organs?

No, blood flow is not constant through all organs. The amount of blood flow to each organ can vary based on the metabolic needs of the organ at a given time. For example, organs like the brain and heart receive a high amount of blood flow relative to their size due to their high energy demands.


What happens when blood doesn't flow to an organ?

When blood flow is restricted or blocked to an organ, it can lead to tissue damage or organ failure due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. This can result in cell death and potentially life-threatening complications if not addressed promptly. Treatment often involves restoring blood flow through medications, procedures, or surgery.


What is the major organ of the circulatory system that causes blood to flow through the body by its pumping action?

The Heat is the pump that circulates blood through the body.


Would blood travelling from the brain need to pass through the heart to get to the foot or does it flow straight there?

Blood travelling 'from' any organ is in the venous system and will pass through the heart to be oxygenated, then into the arterial system on the way 'to' any organ.


Is your heart a organ which sends the blood through your blood vessels?

The very famous organ that moves blood through blood vessels is the heart.


What is the difference between perfusion and flow?

Flow is the amount of blood flowing through an organ, tissue or vessel at a given time. Perfusion is the flow per given volume or mass of tissue. Thus a large organ could have greater flow but less perfusion then a small one such as an ovary because the ovary receives much more blood per gram of tissue.


What is the name of the organ that pumps blood to have the body?

The organ that pumps blood throughout the body is called the heart. It is a muscular organ located in the chest cavity and is responsible for circulating oxygenated blood to the tissues and returning deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. The heart operates through a series of rhythmic contractions, ensuring a continuous flow of blood.