Asked by Sandy Butler on Jun 11, 2024
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As viscosity of the blood increases,
A) the pressure required to force it to flow increases.
B) the pressure required to force it to flow decreases.
C) the fluid becomes thinner.
D) the hematocrit decreases.
E) the flow does not change.
Viscosity
A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, describing how thick or sticky the fluid is.
Hematocrit
The percentage of total blood volume made up of red blood cells.
Pressure
The force exerted per unit area.
- Comprehend the physiological factors that determine blood flow and pressure levels.
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AA
Akshathatalwar AkshathaJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
As the viscosity of the blood increases, more pressure is required to force it to flow because the internal friction within the fluid, which opposes the flow, is higher.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the physiological factors that determine blood flow and pressure levels.