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Regulatin of Blood Pressure & Blood Flow
Physio Test 3: Ch17
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Physiology
Graduate
10/26/2011

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Term
Little energy is lost in circulation until blood enters what?
Definition
arterioles
Term
The magnitude of the pule pressure is proportional to __
Definition
stroke volume
Term
What proceedes this event: a pressure wave in a vessel travels faster than the blood itself
Definition
it adds to the slower pressure downstream
Term
Subsequet branching of large arteries will reflect energy backwards to the mother arteries and add to ___
Definition
pulse pressure
Term

Arterosclerosis would NOT increase:

A. systolic pressure

B. mean pressure

C. diastolic pressure

D. pulse pressure

Definition
C
Term
Pa = CO x ___
Definition
Total periferal resistance
Term

Which are the major systems in regulation of arteial blood pressure?

A. Mytotic reflex & Baroreceptor reflex

B. Renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system & Baroreceptor reflex

C. Baroreceptor reflex & BP renin reflex

D. Set Point rflex & BP renin reflex

Definition
B
Term
elasticity
Definition
the power/tendency to return to the resting form
Term
Compliance
Definition
how well the volume changes for a given pressure
Term
The arteriol pressure is carefully moitored & referenced to a __
Definition
"set point"
Term

Which of the following is an example of a set point?

A. Body temperature

B. Muscle strech

C. Heart elasticity

D. Humeral immunity

 

Definition
A
Term

Which of the following terms might be used to describe a low pulse?

A. slow

B. light

C. bounding

D. thready

Definition
D
Term

Which of the following resposes does not fit: Pulse pressure increases when...

A. stroke volume increases or heartrate increases

B. stroke volume increases or heart rate decreases

C. arterial compliance decreases

D. total peripheral restriction increases

Definition
A
Term
Which nerve from the carotid sinus relayes information for the baroreceptro reflex to vasomotor centers in the brain stem?
Definition
cranial nerve IX
Term
Which nerve from the aorta relayes information for the baroreceptro reflex to vasomotor centers in the brainstem?
Definition
Cranial nerve X
Term
Nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius
Definition
primary center in the CNS for baroreceptor reflex
Term
Where are the mechanoreceptors for the baroreceptor reflex located?
Definition
external carotids & aortic arch
Term
__ receptors are sensitive to strech caused by changes in pressure & especially rates of change in pressure
Definition
Strech
Term

Which will be the strongest input for the baroreceptor?

A. a slow change in pressure

B. a slow chang in heartrate

C. a rapid change in pressure

D. a quick change in heart rate

Definition
C
Term

The frequency of APs will increase with...

A. decreased calcium uptake

B. increased calcium uptake

C. decreased BP

D. increased BP

Definition
D
Term
T/F the output will adjust to newpressures as the new normal, whic is good for the long-term control of arterial blood pressure
Definition
F
Term
What does the cardiac accelerator center do?
Definition
affects the heart by increasing rate, conduction velocity, & contractility
Term

In the baroreceptor reflex, what comes after: increase in arterial pressure

 

Definition
increased activity in cranial nerves IX & X & input to nucleus tractus solitarius
Term
In the baroreceptor reflex, what comes after: increase in vagal tone to SAn and decreased sympathetic output to SAN
Definition
decreased sympathetic output to blood vessels (arteries & veins)
Term
In the baroreceptor reflex, what comes after: increased activity in cranial nerves IX and x & input to nucleus tractus solitarius
Definition
increase in vagal tone to SAN and decreased sympathetic output to SAN
Term
What could cause a decrease in Pa & in activity of the baroreceptor?
Definition
hemorrhage
Term
T/F in a hemorrhage the response of the baroreceptor reflex is basically in reverse
Definition
T
Term
The Renin-Angiotensin II-Aldosterone System operates by attempting to maintain ___ of blood
Definition
extracellular fluid volume
Term
Which system reflex is hormonally based and slower?
Definition
Renin-Angiotensis II-Aldosterone system
Term
In the Renin-Angiotensin II-Aldosterone system a decrease in Pa causes a conversion of ___ to renin in the juxaglomerular cells in the afferent & efferent arterioles
Definition
prorenin
Term

Where is angiotensin I converted to angiotensin II?

A. liver

B. lungs

C. kidneys

D. pancreas

 

Definition
B & C
Term
what will convert angiotensin ! to angiotensin II?
Definition
ACE
Term
Angiotensin II causes the adrenal cortex to release __
Definition
aldosterone
Term
Aldosterone promotes the reabsorption of __ from the renal distal tubules
Definition
sodium
Term
Angiotensin II acts directly on arterioles to cause __ & thus an inrease in Pa
Definition
vasoconstriction
Term
___ acts on the hypothalmus to cause thirst
Definition
Angiotensin II
Term
ADH acts on the kidneys to promote __
Definition
reabsorption of water into the extracellular space
Term
Angiotensin II not only can cause the reabsorption of sodium but also __ from the kidneys
Definition
bicarbonate
Term
True/False JG cells are modified smooth muscle cells
Definition
True
Term
renin is formed, stored, and released form __
Definition
JG cells
Term
Chempreceptors sense amount of dissolved ___
Definition
O2
Term
Chempreceptors, besides mainly sensing amounts of O2 can also sence __ & ___
Definition
hydrogen ions & CO2
Term

ANP inhibits:

A. sodium reabsorption

B. ADH release

C. aldosterone secretion

D. renin release

E. all of the above

Definition
E
Term
Which chemoreceptor is more sensitive to CO2 & H than O2?
Definition
central chemoreceptors in the floor of the 4th ventricle
Term
This is released from the posterior pituitary gland in response to an increase in serum osmolality or decrease in blood pressure
Definition
Antidiuretic hormone
Term
V1 type of ADH recetor promotes ___
Definition
increases in TPR
Term
V2 type of ADH receptor promotes __
Definition
reabsorption of water
Term
Cardiopulmonary Baroreceptor in the atria & pulmonary arteries sense the __ of these areas
Definition
fullness
Term
Will cause an increas in glomerular filtration that lowers ECF sodium and water. Part of cardiopulmonary baroreceptor
Definition
ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide)
Term
An organ's vascular resistanc is determined mainly by the __ of the arterioles
Definition
diameter
Term
There are usually extrinsic and __ mechanisms to control blood flow in an organ.
Definition
intrinsic
Term
Extrinisc mechanisms are primarily nervous (fast) and ___
Definition
hormonal (slow)
Term
Intrinsic mechanisms are thoes that occur  __ the nervous and endocrine system
Definition
indepenent of
Term

which is more important when it comes to matching blood flow to an organ with its individual metabolic needs?

A. intrinsic mechanism

B. etrinsic mechanism

Definition
intrinsic mechanism
Term
Active hyperemia
Definition
accumulation of waste signals local vasodialators to remove waste
Term
__ is important in the coronary & skeletal muscle beds where constant blood supply is critical to the maintenance of life
Definition
Autoregulation
Term
After a heavy meal, blood flow will increase dramatically to the digestive tract to aid in digestion and absorption of nutrients, this is an example of
Definition
Autoregulation: metabolic control mechanism
Term
Curing restricted blood flow, an O2 debt will occur that is proportional to the period of restricted flow. This is an exampl of...
Definition
reactive hyperemia
Term
Myogenic principle: increased pressure is a common cause forstreching __ muscle cells in arterioles
Definition
smooth
Term

Which of the following is not a known vasodilator?

A. K+

B. CO2

C. Ca++

D. H+

 

 

Definition
C
Term
Histamine causes __ in arterioles and __ of venules
Definition
vasodilation; constraction
Term
Serotonin can cause__
Definition
local vasoconstriction
Term
True/False ANP causes vasoconstriction 
Definition
False
Term
NO
Definition
a major vasodilator that many other players work through
Term
Osmosis is very important in the exchange of substances across the capillary wall and is driven by __
Definition
Starling's Forces
Term
In Starling's fluid movement formula, Kf may change if __ are injured as in burns or toxins
Definition
capillary
Term
_ system is esponible for eturing water and proteins to the vascular system
Definition
lymphatic
Term
__ empties lymph back into general circulation
Definition
Thoaracic duct
Term
failure to move proteins back into circulation can result in __
Definition
edema
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