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Coronary blood flow to the left ventricle increases during A. Early systole. B. Myocardial hypoxia. C. Hypothermia. D. Stimulation of sympathetic nerves to the heart. E. Arterial hypertension. |
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Answer» A. False It falls; coronary vessels are compressed by the contracting myocardium. B. True A fall in PO2 has a potent vasodilator effect on coronary vessels. Adenosine released from hypoxic myocardium is also a potent vasodilator. C. False The fall in metabolic rate and cardiac output in hypothermia reduce cardiac work and lead to a reduction in coronary blood flow. D. True Sympathetic stimulation increases the rate and force of contraction; the resulting increase in the rate of production of vasodilator metabolites dilates coronary vessels. E. True Myocardial work and metabolism are increased in hypertension. |
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