THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD VESSELS AND CIRCULATION
1. How do arteries, capillaries, and veins differ in function?
1. Distinguish between filtration and reabsorption.
2. What factors contribute to blood flow back to the heart?
3. What two factors influence cardiac output?
4. Describe how blood pressure decreases as distance from the left ventricle increases.
5. What factors determine vascular resistance?
6. Explain the role of the cardiovascular center, reflexes,and hormones in regulating blood pressure.
7. Briefly describe the main functions of the systemic, pulmonary, hepatic portal, and fetal circulations.
8. What causes pulse?
9. Distinguish between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
10. What are some of the signs that the cardiovascular system is aging?