Notes in 7. Short Term Control of Blood Pressure

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Baroreceptors}} are stretch-sensitive mechanoreceptors located in the walls of the {{c2::carotid arteries}} and {{c2::aorta}}.
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the Relationship between Blood pressure and Baroreceptor firing rate{{c1::When increased blood pressure in the arteries stretches the barorec…
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::arterial baroreflex}} is responsible for the {{c2::short}} term control of arterial blood pressure
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Aortic}} arch baroreceptors influence the {{c1::Vagus}} nerve which has effects on the medullary cardiovascular centres
Published	02/10/2024	How does venoconstriction increase blood pressure?{{c1::A decrease in venous radius leads to a higher venous return which increases preload, therefore…
Published	02/10/2024	How does arteriolar constriction increase blood pressure?{{c1::A decrease in arterial radius leads to an increase of resistance to flow (i.e. aft…
Published	02/10/2024	Different Inputs to the Medullary Cardiovascular Centres:[1] {{c1::Cardiopulmonary baroreceptors: sensing central blood volume}} [2] {{c1::Centra…
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::Valsalva manoeuvre}} is {{c2::forced expiration against a closed glottis.}}
Published	02/10/2024	Describe The Valsalva Manoeuvre1. {{c1::Increased thoracic pressure is transmitted through to aorta – hence the immediate jump}}  2. {{c1::Increa…
Published	02/10/2024	The Valsalva manoeuvre is used to assess the {{c1::strength of baroreflex}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Changes in posture}} and the {{c1::Valsalva manoeuvre}} are both good examples of the arterial baroreflex in action.
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Carotid}} sinus baroreceptors influence the {{c1::Glossopharyngeal}} nerve which has effects on the medullary cardiovascular cent…
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