The vascular function curve is traditionally plotted as flow on the ordinate against the right atrial pressure on the abscissa. In this case, the slope of the linear portion of the curve is A) - 1 + C_v/ C_A V / CA B) C_V/ C_A C) 1 / TPR D) - (1 + C_V/ C_A) / TPR E) 1/(C_V + C^A

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The slope of the vascular function curve is determined by the total peripheral resistance (TPR) and the compliance of the venous (C_V) and arterial (C_A) systems. The correct expression for the slope is - (1 + C_V/ C_A) / TPR.

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