1). What are the functional roles of the heart, arterioles/arteries, venules/veins, and capillary systems in the context a fluid-flow system?
2). Describe the anatomical and functional design of the walls of blood vessels.
3). Describe the branching design of the vasculature.
4). Describe the numerical value of blood pressure as blood travels through the circulatory system.
5). Describe the forces and components that set the mean arterial blood pressure.
6). What is the homeostatic response to changes in blood volume?
7). Describe the factors that contribute to arteriolar resistance.
8). Describe the paracrine regulation of the vascular smooth muscle.
9). Describe the autonomic and hormonal control of the vasculature.
10). What are the factors that determine the amount of blood that is diverted towards particular organs?
11). Correlate the rate of blood flow in the capillaries with the anatomical and functional design of the capillary system.
12). Describe the forces and factors that affect bulk flow phenomena into and out of the capillary system.
13). Describe the functions of the lymphatic system and how fluid flow is set in the lymph.
14). Describe the phenomenon of edema and the factors that can contribute to it.
15). How is blood pressure monitored by the central nervous system?
16). Describe the baroreceptor reflex.
17). What factors modulate the baroreceptor reflex?
18). Describe the process of atherosclerosis and the roles of HDL and LDL.
19). Describe the etiology of cardiovascular hypertension and rationalize common treatments for it.