Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 21, Problem 9CP
Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The way blood pressure and resistance determine the volume of blood flow.

Introduction:

The factors that cause blood to circulate through the body are referred to as hemodynamics. Blood flow, which is expressed in mL/min (milliliter per minute), is the amount of blood that passes through any tissue in a specific amount of time.

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