Factor that Affect Blood Flow

An increase in blood volume will cause a decrease in blood pressure.

• true

• false

• both

A decrease in blood pressure will cause a decrease in blood flow.

• true

• false

An increase in blood viscosity will cause a decrease in blood flow.

• true

• false

A decrease in blood vessel diameter will cause a decrease in blood flow.

• true

• false

An increase in blood vessel diameter will cause a decrease in blood flow.

• true

• false

A decrease in viscosity will cause an increase in blood flow.

• true

• false

Patient A has a higher cholesterol than patient B, patient A is at a lower risk of heart disease.

• true

• false

Patient A has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease caused by plaque. Patient A's arteries have a decreased flow of blood.

• true

• false

Arteries usually carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

• true

• false

Patient A has a low blood volume and is given fluids to increase his blood volume. Patient A's blood flow will shortly increase.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3