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Question
Which of the following equations is used in biomedical engineering to model blood flow in arteries and veins, emphasizing the significant impact of vessel radius on flow?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Poiseuille's Law (Q = πΔPr⁴ / 8μL) is explicitly stated as being used to model blood flow in arteries and veins, and the text highlights that 'Small changes in vessel radius cause huge changes in flow,' which is a key implication of the r⁴ term.
Hint
Look for the law that describes the rate of fluid flow based on viscosity, tube dimensions, and pressure difference, and explicitly mentions the effect of radius.