Control of blood flow circulation
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Control of blood flow circulation
Cardiovascular system
Anatomy and physiology
Auscultation of the heart
Blood pressure regulation
Cardiac cycle and pressure-volume loops
Cardiac output
Cardiovascular physiological responses
Electrocardiography
Hemodynamics
High Yield Notes
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Summary
The control of blood flow circulation is a complex process that involves the coordinated actions of numerous systems and tissues in the body. The primary purpose of controlling blood flow is to ensure that tissues receive an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients while also disposing of metabolic waste products.
The autonomic nervous system plays a crucial role in controlling blood flow by modulating the tone of muscles in the walls of blood vessels. The sympathetic nervous system promotes the constriction of blood vessels, while the parasympathetic nervous system promotes dilatation. Hormones such as angiotensin II, vasopressin, and noradrenaline also play a role in regulating blood flow by influencing muscle tone.