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When happens when the diameter of the blood vessel decreases?
Blood pressure increases if the diameter of the blood vessel decreases.
What effect does local heat application have on blood vessel diameter?
Vasodilation or enlargement of the blood vessel
What is Vasolidation?
increase in the diameter of blood vessel. it increases the blood flow
A decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel is termed?
vasoconstriction.
When the diameter of blood vessel increases does the pressure also increase?
When the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the pressure within that vessel typically decreases, according to Poiseuille's law. This is because a larger diameter allows for greater blood flow and reduces resistance. Therefore, as the vessel dilates, the pressure exerted by the blood against the vessel walls generally decreases, provided that the volume and flow rate remain constant.
Which blood vessel tunic is composed of smooth muscle and controls the diameter of the vessel?
Tunica interna
Would doubling the length of a blood vessel have the greater effect on vascular resistance?
In which of the following would the blood flow be highest? A) a vessel 0.5 cm in diameter and 4 meters long B) a vessel 1.0 cm in diameter and 10 meters long C) a vessel 0.5 cm in diameter and 2 meters long D) a vessel 1.0 cm in diameter and 2 meters long
What is the increase of diameter in a blood vessel called?
Vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of the muscular wall of the vessels. What widens is actually the diameter of the interior (the lumen) of the vessel. The opposite of vasoconstriction.
Which of the following is NOT an important source of resistance to blood flow?
An important source of resistance to blood flow is not low blood viscosity, as low viscosity would actually decrease resistance. The important sources of resistance to blood flow are vessel diameter, vessel length, and blood viscosity.
Which would have the greater effect on vascular resistance?
Vasoconstriction would have a greater effect on increasing vascular resistance compared to vasodilation. When blood vessels constrict, their diameter decreases, leading to increased resistance to blood flow. Conversely, vasodilation results in an expansion of blood vessel diameter, reducing resistance.
How does smooth muscle make blood vessels function?
Smooth muscle is mostly in the afferent branch going from the arteries to the arterioles. The body controls where blood will flow by controlling the vessel diameter. An increase in sympathetic tone constricts smooth muscle, decreases blood vessel diameter, and limits blood flow.
What are the main factors that contribute to total peripheral resistance?
Total peripheral resistance is mainly influenced by the diameter of the blood vessels, vessel length, blood viscosity, and the compliance of the vessel walls. Vasoconstriction and vasodilation also play a significant role in regulating total peripheral resistance. Additionally, factors such as arterial blood pressure and neural and hormonal control can impact total peripheral resistance.
