Site navigation

What property of blood primarily influences its resistance to flow?

Question and options

What property of blood primarily influences its resistance to flow?
  1. Surface tension
  2. Viscosity
  3. Cohesion force
  4. Gravity

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Viscosity
Resistance to flow is viscosity; blood viscosity depends mainly on haematocrit and plasma proteins. Surface tension, cohesion and gravity do not define resistance to flow.

Practice for these exams

  • CUSAT CAT M.Sc. Forensic Science

  • CUET PG Law (LL.M.)

    Subject revision

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

More solved explanations in Forensic science & medical jurisprudence