2. Consider the model of vessels arranged in series through a single organ, as shown below. P3 100 mmHg 0 mmHg Arteries Arterioles Capillaries Venules Veins resistance as % of total: 25% 45% 15% 10% 5% a. Find P1, P2, P3, and P4. (8 points) b. What is the relationship between total resistance and resistance through individual vessels for vessels arranged in series? (2 points)

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2. Consider the model of vessels arranged in series through a single organ, as shown below.
P3
100 mmHg
0 mmHg
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
resistance as
% of total:
25%
45%
15%
10%
5%
a. Find P1, P2, P3, and P4.
(8 points)
b. What is the relationship between total resistance and resistance through individual vessels
for vessels arranged in series?
(2 points)
Transcribed Image Text:2. Consider the model of vessels arranged in series through a single organ, as shown below. P3 100 mmHg 0 mmHg Arteries Arterioles Capillaries Venules Veins resistance as % of total: 25% 45% 15% 10% 5% a. Find P1, P2, P3, and P4. (8 points) b. What is the relationship between total resistance and resistance through individual vessels for vessels arranged in series? (2 points)
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