Arterioles and Resistance Flashcards by Seb Mukherjee

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Ressitance equation

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Poiseuille’s equation

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Types of Blood Flow – Laminar vs. Turbulent

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Laminar: smooth, layers, efficient

Turbulent: chaotic, high velocity, inefficient

Turbulence increases pressure requirements

Seen in valve defects → audible as murmurs

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