Cardiovascular — Flashcards

The foramen ovale usually closes shortly after birth because of increased _____ pressure

Following transient vasoconstriction (primary hemostasis), there is platelet _____ to the surface of the disrupted vessel

How does hematocrit change with isotonic NaCl infusion? _____

In the skeletal muscle, stimulation of B3 receptors results in _____

Very elevated levels of _____ is specific for menopause

Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) secretion is _____ in response to distention and vagal stimulation

What is the effect of cardiogenic shock on pulse pressure?_____

Which female sex steroid is responsible for the maintenance of pregnancy?_____

In total myocardial ischemia, loss of cardiomyocyte contractility occurs within _____ after onset

What type of filament is used by axons for axonal transport (retrograde and anterograde)? _____