Week 2: Blood Pressure Homeostasis (1 & 2) Flashcards
1
Q
When listening to blood pressure, when will Korotkow sounds first appear? When will they disappear?
A
First appear: systolic
Disappear: diastolic
2
Q
What is the auscltatory gap?
A
When sounds emitted from the artery disappear temporarily in between systolic and diastolic (unknown cause)-hence we palpate
3
Q
What is nicotine?
A
A nicotinic receptor agonist
4
Q
What is caffeine?
A
An adenosine receptor antagonist and phosphodiesterase inhibitor
