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Ch. 18 The Cardiovascular System II: The Blood Vessels
Amerman- Human Anatomy & Physiology 3e
Amerman3rd EditionHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780138247201, 9780138247928, 9780138201814당신이 사용하는 게 아니라요?교과서 변경
18장, 문제 4

Which of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance?
a. Increased blood viscosity
b. Shorter vessel
c. Vasodilation
d. An increase in vessel radius

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Understand the concept of peripheral resistance: Peripheral resistance refers to the resistance to blood flow in the blood vessels, primarily influenced by vessel diameter, blood viscosity, and vessel length.
Analyze the effect of blood viscosity: Increased blood viscosity (thicker blood) leads to greater resistance because thicker blood is harder to move through vessels. This factor increases peripheral resistance.
Evaluate the impact of vessel length: Shorter vessels reduce the distance blood must travel, which decreases resistance. Therefore, shorter vessels do not increase peripheral resistance.
Examine the role of vasodilation: Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels, which decreases resistance by increasing the vessel diameter. This factor reduces peripheral resistance.
Consider the effect of vessel radius: An increase in vessel radius decreases resistance because resistance is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the radius, as described by Poiseuille's law: \( R = \frac{8 \eta L}{\pi r^4} \), where \( R \) is resistance, \( \eta \) is viscosity, \( L \) is vessel length, and \( r \) is radius. Therefore, an increase in vessel radius reduces peripheral resistance.

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Peripheral Resistance

Peripheral resistance refers to the resistance to blood flow in the small blood vessels, primarily arterioles. It is a crucial factor in determining blood pressure and is influenced by the diameter of the blood vessels, blood viscosity, and the overall length of the vascular system. Increased peripheral resistance can lead to higher blood pressure and is a key consideration in cardiovascular health.
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Peripheral Nervous System

Blood Viscosity

Blood viscosity is a measure of the thickness and stickiness of blood, which affects how easily it flows through the vessels. Higher viscosity means that the blood is thicker, which increases resistance to flow and can elevate peripheral resistance. Factors such as dehydration or increased red blood cell count can lead to increased blood viscosity.
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Functions of Blood

Vessel Radius

The radius of a blood vessel significantly impacts peripheral resistance, as described by Poiseuille's law. A smaller radius increases resistance, while a larger radius decreases it. Vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) decreases resistance, whereas vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) increases it, making vessel radius a critical factor in regulating blood flow and pressure.
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