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Samuel Merritt University N136 - Managing Care of Adults 2 MCA II - Exam 3 Content Guide: HTN/Vascular Disorders Questions With Complete Solutions$12.99
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Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) Correct Answers The force
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opposing the movement of blood within the blood vessels.
The radius of the small arteries and arterioles is the principal
factor determining vascular resistance. A small change in the
radius of the arterioles creates a major change in the SVR.
Ex:
If SVR ↑ and CO remains constant or ↑, arterial BP ↑.
Baroreceptors Correct Answers Special receptors located in the
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carotid arteries and the aortic arch; constantly monitor BP
fluctuations.
,BP ↓ → SNS ↑ → ↑ CO & SVR → BP ↑
BP ↑ → SNS ↓ or PNS ↑ → ↓ HR → ↓ CO → BP ↓
In chronic HTN the baroreceptors become adjusted to elevated
levels of BP and recognize this level as "normal."
inotropic Correct Answers force of contraction
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dromotropic Correct Answers speed of conduction
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