In the aorta with a given radius, turbulent flow is more likely when
A) Pressure in the aorta increases
B) Blood flow increases
C) Viscosity of the blood increases
D) Density of the blood decreases
E) Heart rate decreases

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Turbulent flow is more likely when blood flow increases because it raises the Reynolds number, which is a dimensionless number used to predict flow patterns in different fluid flow situations.

In the Aorta with a Given Radius, Turbulent Flow Is