Blood Velocity Is Measured in ________ and Is Generally ________

question 148

Multiple Choice

Blood velocity is measured in ________ and is generally ________ related to total cross-sectional area of blood vessels.

• A) cm/second; directly
• B) cm/second; inversely
• C) liter/min; directly
• D) liter/min; inversely

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Definitions:

Intervertebral Disks

Disks located between the vertebrae of the spine that act as shock absorbers and allow flexibility.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, serving as major supports for the body and facilitating movement, such as the femur and tibia.

Shock Absorbers

Devices designed to absorb and damp shock impulses, often used in vehicle suspension systems.

Nucleus Pulposus

The gel-like inner core of an intervertebral disc, which helps absorb shock and maintain flexibility of the spine.