The Compliance of the Aorta and Major Arteries

Question

The compliance of the aorta and major arteries A) Is DEFINED as C = $\Delta$P / ( $\pi$r⁴/ 8$\eta$l) B) Along with the stroke volume, determines the pulse pressure C) Determines the afterload D) Determines the preload E) Causes the aortic notch

Accepted Answer

The compliance of the aorta and major arteries, along with the stroke volume, determines the pulse pressure by affecting how much the arteries can expand and contract with each heartbeat.