In terms of the mechanics of blood flow, discuss why a pulse is evident on the arterial side but not the venous side of circulation. PLEASE help me , thanks...

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blues · Answer

The arteries are full of blood leaving the heart and going out into circulation; the veins are full of blood heading back toward the heart. When the heart contracts, it puts the blood which is actually leaving its chambers under enormous pressure. That fluid pressure pushes on blood in the arteries and moves it along as well. Are you clear on that much?

anonymous · Answer

yes ... thanks

blues · Answer

As the blood gets farther and farther from the heart, the pressure deminishes. By the time the blood is in the veins and returning to the heart, it is really small.

Some of that fluid pressure pushes outward on the vessel walls and creates a pulse. When the blood is in the arteries, it is under so much pressure that you can feel your pulse. When it is in the veins, it is still under pressure and still pushes the vessel walls a little. But not enough for you to feel it.

Does that anshwer your question?

anonymous · Answer

yes it does .... awesome thanks