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Physiology General 7601636e

Which of the following increases turbulence in blood flow

A
Reynolds number less than 2000
B
Decrease in velocity of blood
C
Decrease in density of blood
D
Increase in diameter of blood vessel
High-Yield Explanation
The flow of blood (Laminar or turbulent) depends on -        Fluid density (S) -        Tube diameter (D) -        The velocity of the fluid (V) -        The viscosity of fluid (n) This can be expressed by Reynold’s number (R) = SDV/n Normal flow is laminar. But if the velocity crosses a critical limit (Critical velocity) flow becomes turbulent. If R>2000, flow is turbulent.

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