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on Oct 18, 2024
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Arteriosclerosis
A) A characteristic of aging arteries
B) Produced by turbulent blood flow
C) Blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
D) As pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapse
E) A characteristic of the venous system
Arteriosclerosis
A general term describing the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, which can restrict blood flow to organs and tissues.
Aging Arteries
The process through which arteries become less flexible and more prone to plaque accumulation as one ages, often leading to cardiovascular diseases.
- Understand the principles of vascular compliance, Korotkoff sounds, and their significance in the dynamics of blood circulation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of vascular compliance, Korotkoff sounds, and their significance in the dynamics of blood circulation.