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Fluids in motion questions

According to your understanding of Bernoulli’s principle and continuity equation, which of the following statements accurately describes the phenomenon of vascular flutter which occurs when an artery becomes constricted due to the accumulated plaque in its inner walls?

(Choice A)
The constriction causes the pressure to drop and the vessel to collapse.
(Choice B)
Constriction in the blood vessel causes the pressure to build up right at the narrowing.
(Choice C)
Constriction in the blood vessel causes backup and the pressure to build before the narrowing.
(Choice D)
The constriction will cause the blood to travel faster and the extra blood will create pressure after the narrowing.

MCAT

Course: MCAT > Unit 8

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