How is flow to an organ different from systemic arterial flow?
How is flow to an organ different from systemic arterial flow?
Because organs have a low-resistance capillary bed, blood flow to organs demonstrates a continuous forward flow during diastole. The arteries of the systemic circulation are characterized by high resistance, usually showing reversal of flow momentarily during diastole. A, systole; B, diastole.
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