MDCAT Biology MCQ #2136

A patient has a condition leading to increased blood viscosity. What is the primary effect on blood flow?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2136

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient has a condition leading to increased blood viscosity. What is the primary effect on blood flow?

    • A) Increased flow
    • B) Decreased flow
    • C) No change in flow
    • D) Variable flow

    Answer: Decreased flow

    Explanation: Increased blood viscosity increases resistance to flow, decreasing blood flow according to Poiseuille's law.