Factors causing flow not to be initially proportional to perfusion pressure
Relative viscosity as a function of shear rate in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids (Figure 6.02)
Relationship of flow rate and perfusion pressure, with and without streamline flow (Figure 6.01)
Relationship of flow rate and perfusion pressure in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids (Figure 6.03)
Factors causing flow not to be initially proportional to perfusion pressure
Relative viscosity as a function of shear rate in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids (Figure 6.02)
Erythrocyte / plasma distribution varies with vessel caliber (Table 6.01)
The concept of the Fahraeus-Lindqvist effect (Figure 6.04)
Factors responsible for the Fahraeus-Lindqvist (Sigma) effect
Advantages of the Fahraeus-Lindqvist effect
Cell / plasma inhomogeneity in the circulation
Capillary flow
The circulatory design questions
Why hemoglobin is packed inside erythrocytes
Possible solutions to the question as to how large the terminal vessels (capillaries) should be (Figure 6.05)
Computation of closest red blood cell packing
Destructive influences in low flow states (Figure 6.06)
Optimal concentration for the packets (Figure 6.07)