Hemodynamics — Flashcards

Hemodynamics — Flashcards

Hemodynamics — Flashcards

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#161

Endothelial dysfunction (e.g. left-sided HF) leads to a(n) _____ in vasoconstrictive mediators and a(n) _____ in vasodilative mediators

#162

Apical surfaces of ependymal cells are covered in _____ (which circulate CSF) and _____ (which help in CSF absorption)

#163

The greater the amount of elastic tissue there is in a blood vessel (elastance), the _____ the compliance is

#164

In _____-to-_____ shunts, hypoxemia always occurs because a significant fraction of the cardiac output is not delivered to the lungs

#165

Pulsus paradoxus is quantified by measuring the variation of _____ pressure during expiration and inspiration

#166

The normal mean pulmonary artery pressure is between _____ and _____ mmHg

#167

What effect may adenosine have on blood pressure? _____

#168

Cortisol (glucocorticoids) up-regulates _____ receptors on arterioles, increasing their sensitivity to catecholamines (i.e. norepinephrine and epinephrine)

#169

Endothelial cells prevent thrombosis by secreting _____ molecules, which augment antithrombin III (ATIII)

#170

Serious burns can lead to _____ shock

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