The concentration of a metabolite within the bloodstream is 100 parts per million. Assume that 1000 mg of metabolite is to be used as a tracer, it is injected over 5 min and the downstream concentration is measured to be 4000ppm. Clearly State all your assumptions
a) Draw a process diagram for the injection of the tracer into a blood vessel.
b) What is the mean flow of blood in the vessel, assuming good mixing occurs?
c) Estimate the volumetric flow rate of blood vessel based on the answer.