blood

• What is the focus of the upcoming discussion in the study material?

  The blood and blood vessels
• What does the total cross-sectional area of blood vessels affect?

  Blood flow
• What is the relationship between the total cross-sectional area of vessels and blood flow?

  • As the total cross-sectional area increases, blood flow decreases.
  • As the total cross-sectional area decreases, blood flow increases.
• What is the first topic mentioned in the study material regarding blood vessels?

  The total cross-sectional area of vessels
• Why might the discussion about blood vessels and blood sound like a lecture for examinations?

  Because it covers important physiological concepts