West Coast University Pathophysiology (PARK) questions with correct answers

Blood Pressure CORRECT ANSWER Systolic: Stroke Volume ejected with each beat and compliance of aorta and large arteries. (EJECTION) Diastolic: Closure of the aortic valve, energy stored in elastic fibers and resistance to flow through arterioles into capillaries. (REFILL) Arterial Compliance CORRECT ANSWER The Vessel's ability to expand and contract. (the elasticity of the arteries) Stroke Volume measures... CORRECT ANSWER The amount of blood that is ejected from Left Ventricle Contraction Arterial Pressure Factors CORRECT ANSWER Blood Volume, Cardiac Output, Resistance, Distribution of blood Blood Volume determined by... CORRECT ANSWER Fluid Intake Fluid Loss may be: Passive or Regulated in Kidneys Cardiac Output determined by.... CORRECT ANSWER Heart Rate/Min (x) Stroke Volume Resistance determined by... CORRECT ANSWER diameter of arterioles Distribution of blood determined by... CORRECT ANSWER diameter of veins EDV CORRECT ANSWER Preload (venuous)