The Vascular Function Curve Is Traditionally Plotted as Flow on the Ordinate

question 13

Multiple Choice

The vascular function curve is traditionally plotted as flow on the ordinate against the right atrial pressure on the abscissa. In this case, the slope of the linear portion of the curve

• A) Increases with increases in TPR
• B) Increases with decreases in TPR
• C) Increases its X-intercept with increases in TPR
• D) Decreases its X-intercept with increases in TPR
• E) Both A and C are true

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