In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Blood Pressure 2. Factors Influencing Blood Pressure 3. Measurement 4. Regulation. Meaning of Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is defined as the lateral pressure exerted on the vessel wall by column of flowing blood or it is also termed as end arterial pressure. Systolic blood pressure is defined as maximum pressure [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and role of peripheral resistance in cardiovascular system. Meaning of Peripheral Resistance: i. It is the resistance offered by vessel wall for flow of blood. ii. The unit used to measure resistance (pressure divided by flow) is dynes/cm. In other words, resistance in cardiovascular system is generally expressed as R units [...]
Saliva is the first digestive juice to come in contact with food. Saliva is secreted by three major salivary glands namely: i. Parotid ii. Submandibular (sub-maxillary) iii. Sublingual. Apart from these, there are minor salivary glands in the floor of the mouth, pharynx, tongue and cheeks. Composition of Saliva: On an average, the rate of secretion of saliva is about [...]