Lecture 22 - Cardiovascular Physiology IV

Blood flow (conclusion)

Control of blood distribution

Local vs. systemic effects of vasoconstriction & dilation

Poiseuille's Law

Regulation of arteriolar diameter

Capillary function

Lymphatic system

Terms to Know

Vasodilation
Vasoconstriction
Active hyperemia
Nitric oxide

Ultrafiltrate
Lymph
Lymphatic system
Edema

Readings

Lectures 20-22:	Chapter 9, pages 402-424
Lectures 23-24:	Chapter 11, pages 462-466, 470-492