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

question 4

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 X-intercept is

• A) W here the veins collapse or flutter
• B) Equal to C_V / C_A
• C) 1 / TPR
• D) - (1 + C_V/ C_A) / TPR
• E) The mean system ic pressure

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