Laplace's law

A) A characteristic of aging arteries
B) Produced by turbulent blood flow
C) Blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
D) As pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapse
E) A characteristic of the venous system

Laplace's Law

A principle that describes the relationship between the pressure, volume, and tension of spherical and cylindrical shapes, often applied in cardiovascular and respiratory physiology.

Pressure Differences

Variations in pressure between two areas, which can result in fluid or air movement from the higher pressure area to the lower pressure area.