Which of the following is not true of the respiratory pump?
A) It is a mechanism that helps with venous return to the heart.
B) Contraction of the diaphragm causes an increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity, and a decrease in pressure.
C) Increased venous return to the heart causes the heart rate to increase.
D) More blood enters the heart during expiration than inspiration.
E) All of these are true of the respiratory pump.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: What is the most significant factor in
Q3: In order to be palpated to obtain
Q4: The difference between the maximum arterial pressure
Q5: Blood pressure is expressed as
A)systolic pressure /
Q6: When a person who is lying down
Q7: As blood flows away from the heart
Q8: When the left ventricle is at the
Q9: When a person suddenly moves from a
Q10: After blood flows through the capillaries, the
Q11: When measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer,
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents