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Basic Model of Blood Flow in Arteries

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1. The factor that strongly influences blood flow in arteries is:

a: Vessel color Explanation

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b: Vessel radius Explanation

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c: Blood temperature Explanation

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d: Heart size Explanation

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2. What is atherosclerosis?

a: Infection of blood Explanation

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b: Narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup Explanation

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c: Increase in blood pressure Explanation

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d: Enlargement of veins Explanation

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3. The role of arterioles in circulation is:

a: Gas exchange Explanation

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b: Blood storage Explanation

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c: Regulation of resistance and flow Explanation

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d: Oxygen production Explanation

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4. The main effect of increased vascular resistance will cause:

a: Increased blood flow Explanation

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b: Decreased blood flow Explanation

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c: No effect Explanation

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d: Increased oxygen diffusion Explanation

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5. According to Poiseuille’s Law, blood flow is proportional to:

a: Radius Explanation

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b: Radius² Explanation

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c: Radius³ Explanation

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d: Radius⁴ Explanation

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