Physiology – MCQ 39 – Factors determining coronary blood flow

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding coronary blood flow?
a) Coronary blood flow is directly related to perfusion pressure and inversely related to resistance
b) Coronary blood flow is inversely related to perfusion pressure and directly related to resistance
c) Coronary blood flow is directly related to perfusion pressure and also to resistance
d) Coronary blood flow is inversely related to both pressure and resistance

Correct answer : a) Coronary blood flow is directly related to perfusion pressure and inversely related to resistance

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